Tumors of the Small and Large Intestines

Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal carcinoma

Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal carcinoma (HNPCC) is an autosomal dominant disorder responsible for 3 to 5% of cases of…    

Anal Carcinoma

Carcinoma of the anus is a rare malignancy that usually is diagnosed at an advanced stage, in spite…    

Benign tumors of the large intestine

Adenomas of the colon constitute the great majority of polypoid lesions. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified…    

Malignant tumors of the large intestine

Relevant Physiology and Pathophysiology

Epidemiology and Incidence. A striking feature of colonic cancer is its geographic variation in…    

Benign tumors of the small intestine

Most benign small intestinal tumors cause no symptoms and are incidentally found during radiographic or endoscopic examination, surgery,…    

Carcinoid Tumors of the Small and Large Intestines

Relevant Physiology and Pathophysiology
Carcinoid tumors are an interesting group of neoplasms that have their origin…    

Malignant Tumors of the Small Intestine

Relevant Physiology and Pathophysiology

That malignant tumors of the small intestine are quite uncommon is surprising considering the…