tubulovillous adenoma

Duodenal Adenoma: Understanding Your Pathology Report

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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Tubulovillous Adenoma of the Large Intestine: Understanding Your Pathology Report

A tubulovillous adenoma is a type of polyp that develops on the inner lining of the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum. It is composed of abnormal glandular cells that form both tube-shaped structures (known as tubular architecture) and finger-like projections (referred to as villous architecture). Tubulovillous adenomas are considered precancerous because, over …
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