Small Intestine Cancer
Small Bowel Cancer
📋Overview
Small intestine cancer is a rare malignancy arising from the tissues of the small bowel. It is distinct from cancers of the stomach or colon. The term 'small intestine cancer' encompasses several types of tumors that develop in the duodenum, jejunum, or ileum. It is not a legacy term but a current descriptive diagnosis. The most common types include adenocarcinoma, carcinoid tumors (neuroendocrine tumors), lymphoma, and sarcoma. These cancers differ in origin, behavior, and treatment.
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