small intestine

Well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the small intestine

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 of the small intestine

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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Ampullary adenocarcinoma

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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Villous blunting

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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