Invasive adenocarcinoma of the rectum (also known as rectal adenocarcinoma) is the most common type of rectal cancer. It is made up of cells that normally cover the inside surface of the rectum. This type of cancer often starts in a polyp such as a tubular adenoma, tubulovillous adenoma, or villous adenoma. This article will help …
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What is the colon? The colon or large intestine is an organ and a part of the gastrointestinal tract. It is a long hollow tube that starts at the small bowel and ends at the anal canal. The colon is divided into several sections, including the ascending (right) colon, transverse colon, descending (left) colon, and …
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A hyperplastic polyp is a non-cancerous growth typically found in the descending (left) colon, sigmoid colon, and rectum. It is a very common type of colorectal polyp. The polyp is made up of glandular cells normally found on the inside surface of the colon and rectum. Can a hyperplastic polyp turn into cancer? No. Hyperplastic …
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Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of colon cancer. It is made up of cells that normally cover the inside surface of the colon. This type of cancer often starts in a polyp, such as a tubular adenoma, tubulovillous adenoma, or villous adenoma. The anatomy of the colon The colon is part of the digestive …
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A tubular adenoma is a type of polyp found in the large intestine which includes the colon and rectum. It starts from glandular cells that cover the inside surface of the large intestine. Tubular adenomas are considered precancerous conditions because, while most are benign (non-cancerous), they have the potential to develop into colorectal cancer called …
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Background: A gastrointestinal stromal tumour, or GIST, is a type of cancer that starts in the digestive tract. The most common places for GISTs to develop are the stomach and small intestine, but they can occur anywhere along the digestive tract. GISTs are different from other types of tumours because they start in special cells …
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A villous adenoma is a type of polyp found in the large intestine which includes the colon and rectum. It starts from glandular cells that cover the inside surface of the large intestine. A villous adenoma is considered a precancerous condition because, while most are benign (non-cancerous), they have the potential to develop into colorectal …
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A tubulovillous adenoma is a type of polyp found in the large intestine, including the colon and rectum. It starts from glandular cells that cover the inside surface of the intestine. Tubulovillous adenomas are considered precancerous conditions because, while most are benign (non-cancerous), they have the potential to develop into colorectal cancer called adenocarcinoma over …
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