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Small bowel cancer. Clinical and pathologic features

R M Gore1

  • 1Department of Radiology, Evanston Hospital-McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Illinois, USA.

Radiologic Clinics of North America
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Small bowel tumors are rare but crucial to diagnose early for better survival. This review covers clinical and pathologic features of small bowel adenocarcinomas and carcinoids.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • The small intestine represents the majority of the gastrointestinal tract's surface area.
  • Cancers originating in the small bowel are uncommon, accounting for only 1% of all gastrointestinal malignancies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical and pathologic findings of small bowel adenocarcinomas.
  • To discuss the clinical and pathologic findings of small bowel carcinoids.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of clinical presentations.
  • Review of pathological diagnostic criteria.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data on small bowel tumors.

Main Results:

  • Small bowel tumors, though rare, necessitate early detection for improved patient outcomes.
  • Adenocarcinomas and carcinoid tumors are key types of small bowel malignancies discussed.
  • Understanding clinical and pathological features is vital for diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Early diagnosis of small bowel tumors is essential for enhancing patient survival rates.
  • This article provides a comprehensive overview of small bowel adenocarcinomas and carcinoids.
  • Further research into the early detection and management of these rare tumors is warranted.

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