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 in the small intestine (also known as the small bowel). It develops in the lining of the small intestine, the part of the digestive system that absorbs nutrients from food. Because the small intestine is a long, narrow structure deep within the body, this type of cancer …
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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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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 called …
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