Another syndrome of polyps and colon cancer is the MYH polyposis syndrome. Individuals with MYH polyposis develop less than 100 polyps at a young age and are at high risk for developing colon cancer. It is caused by mutations in a different gene than FAP, the MYH gene; however, the mutatio...
A colon tumor is an abnormal growth of cells found in the colon and can be an indication of colon cancer. If the tumor spreads to the bottom part of the colon, also known as the rectum, it can be an indication of colorectal cancer. Some colon tumors are non-cancerous and are called...
What are the symptoms of a colon cancer tumor? And how do they determine whether you have colon cancer or not? Bypharmchick78— On Sep 13, 2010 @naturesgurl3 -- The case you mention is an interesting one, because in the case of brain tumors, the symptoms for benign and malignant tumo...
Colon cancer is the abnormal proliferation or growth ofcancer cellsin the large intestines, also known as the colon. A tumor in the colon usually starts in the lining of the large intestines. When colon cancer spreads to adjacent tissues and invade other organs in the body, it is called a ...
The tumors tend to function somewhat like glands, producing distinct secretions of their own. If such a tumor is discovered, it requires prompt treatment, as otherwise it will spread and eventually kill the patient. The leading cancer of the colon is adenocarcinoma, and it is also extremely ...
In flexible sigmoidoscopy only thelast 60 cm of the colon(rectum, sigmoid and descending colon) is investigated. Procedure is used in pregnancy instead of colonoscopy, whenever only changes in distal colon are expected, and as screening for early signs of colorectal cancer. Preparation is with cl...
Pictures show the symptoms, tests, and treatments for ovarian cancer, as well as what factors raise your risk for the disease.
Head and neck cancer(squamous cell carcinoma) Cancer of the lining of the urinary tract (urothelial carcinoma) Colon or rectal cancer (colorectal cancer) Liver cancer(hepatocellular carcinoma) Esophageal cancer Cancer of thestomach(gastric cancer), cancer where the esophagus joins the stomach (gastroes...
5. Perforation of the Stomach or Intestine Perforation of the stomach is a complication of advanced stomach ulcer or cancer. Perforation of the small intestine is rare. Perforation of the colon may occur in advancedCrohn’sor ulcerative colitis,diverticulitis,Clostridium difficileinfection, colorectal ca...
They may occur within the walls of the bowel, including the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum and ileum) or the large intestine (colon). They may also form within the lining of the abdomen called the peritoneum or behind the peritoneum in the retroperitoneal space ("retro" means behind). ...