This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the small intestine. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour? A well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour (NET) is a type of small intestinal cancer …
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Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of cancer that starts in the small intestine, the long, narrow part of the digestive system that absorbs nutrients from food. This type of cancer begins in the gland-forming cells that line the inside surface of the intestine. These cells normally help with digestion and nutrient absorption, but in …
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Background: Ampullary adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that forms in the ampulla of Vater. The ampulla of Vater is a small area where the bile duct and pancreatic duct join and empty into the small intestine. This type of cancer is rare but can be aggressive. What are the symptoms of ampullary adenocarcinoma? Symptoms …
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Background: An ampullary adenoma is a non-cancerous growth that forms in the ampulla of Vater. The ampulla is a small opening where the bile and pancreatic ducts meet and empty their fluids into a part of the small intestine called the duodenum. These fluids help break down food during digestion. While an adenoma is benign …
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The small intestine has tiny, finger-like projections called villi that help absorb nutrients from food. Villous blunting refers to the shortening or flattening of these villi. When the villi are blunted, they lose their elongated shape and become shorter or flatter, reducing their ability to absorb nutrients effectively. What causes villous blunting? Villous blunting can …
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Background: A nonampullary duodenal adenoma is a non-cancerous polyp that starts in the duodenum of the small intestine. It is considered a precancerous condition because it can turn into a type of cancer called adenocarcinoma over time. Nonampullary duodenal adenomas are uncommon, being found in less than 1% of people examined by upper endoscopy. However, the …
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What is a duodenal adenoma? A duodenal adenoma is a non-cancerous type of polyp that starts in a part of the small intestine called the duodenum. It is considered a precancerous condition because it can turn into a type of cancer called adenocarcinoma over time. Another name for this type of polyp is non-ampullary adenoma. …
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The small bowel mucosa is a thin, specialized lining that covers the inside of your small intestine, also called the small bowel. The small intestine is a vital part of your digestive system, connecting your stomach to your colon, or large intestine. It is divided into three main sections: Duodenum: This is the first part …
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What is peptic duodenitis? Peptic duodenitis is an injury associated with inflammation in a part of the small intestinal called the duodenum. It is caused by increased acid production in the stomach. The extra acid spills into the duodenum where it damages the cells in the mucosa. The damage causes abdominal pain which is worse …
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Celiac disease is a condition where the body reacts abnormally to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. This reaction causes inflammation and damage to the lining of the small intestine. The damage is caused by immune cells called lymphocytes, which are found in increased numbers in the small intestine of people with …
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