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What does benign colon mucosa mean?
It means tissue of the colon
How serious is a 6cm mass in colon?
The size of the tumor is less important than whether or not it is benign or malignant. A 6cm tumor in the colon can cause obstruction however regardless of whether or not it is benign or malignant.
What does well differentiated mean?
when referring to tumors, it means it closely resembles the appearance of the parent tissue. For example, a well differentiated colon carcinoma closely resembles the benign glands of the colon
How does a biopsy diagnose colon cancer?
The diagnosis of colon cancer is actually made by the performance of a biopsy of any abnormal lesion in the colon. When a tumor growth is identified, it could be either a benign polyp (or lesion) or a cancer; the biopsy resolves the issue.
What are the cause of hemicolectomy?
Hemicolectomy is commonly performed to treat conditions such as colon cancer, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, or ischemic bowel disease. These conditions may necessitate the removal of a portion of the colon (hemicolectomy) to alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, or treat the underlying disease.
What is a cecal mass?
Cecal mass is a space occupying lesion that involves the first part (cecum) of the colon. It can be benign or cancerous.
Which organs are mesoperitoneal?
Mesoperitoneal organs are those that are partially covered by peritoneum, specifically the hindgut organs such as the ascending colon, descending colon, and upper rectum. These organs have a combination of intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal attachments.
What happens to waste materials when they leave the colon?
After waste leaves the Colon, it enters the Rectum, and is discharged through the Anus.
How does Colon Cancer affect the body?
your stomachhurts. .... and it has something on your colon,and you cannot really pooh very well ..it happens to grandmother she died because of colon cancer.whats in nitrogen
What happens to food when it passes through the colon?
When food passes through the colon, water is absorbed to transform the food waste into feces.
What is the difference between a polyp and a tumor?
A polyp is a growth that protrudes from a mucous membrane, such as in the colon or uterus, and can be benign or precancerous. A tumor, on the other hand, is a mass of abnormal cells that can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Tumors can occur in various tissues and organs throughout the body.
What happens if youdont eat fibers?
If you don't eat enough fibers you can become constipated. You also won't have good colon health as fibers clean out your colon
