Small intestine cancer

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Small intestine cancer
Synonyms	N/A
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Abdominal pain, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, intestinal bleeding
Complications	Metastasis, bowel obstruction
Onset	Typically in adulthood
Duration	Varies
Types	Adenocarcinoma, carcinoid tumor, gastrointestinal stromal tumor, lymphoma
Causes	Genetic mutations, diet, smoking, alcohol consumption
Risks	Family history, Crohn's disease, celiac disease, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
Diagnosis	Endoscopy, biopsy, CT scan, MRI
Differential diagnosis	Colon cancer, appendicitis, Crohn's disease
Prevention	Healthy diet, regular screening for high-risk individuals
Treatment	Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy
Medication	Chemotherapeutic agents, targeted therapy
Prognosis	Depends on stage and type
Frequency	Rare
Deaths	Varies by region and stage

Small intestinal cancers by incidence and prognosis

Light microscopy of small intestinal adenocarcinoma

Histopathology of small intestinal well-differentiated grade 1 (G1) carcinoid

Duodenal adenocarcinoma

Small intestine neuroendocrine tumour low magnification

Small Intestine Cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the small intestine. The small intestine is part of the body’s digestive system, which also includes the esophagus, stomach, and large intestine.

Types of Small Intestine Cancer

There are several types of small intestine cancer. The types of cancer found in the small intestine are adenocarcinoma, sarcoma, carcinoid tumors, gastrointestinal stromal tumor, and lymphoma.

Risk Factors

Certain factors increase the risk of developing small intestine cancer. These include celiac disease, Crohn's disease, familial adenomatous polyposis, and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.

Symptoms

Common symptoms of small intestine cancer include abdominal pain, weight loss, and anemia. However, these symptoms may also be caused by other conditions.

Diagnosis

Small intestine cancer is often difficult to diagnose because the small intestine is a difficult organ to examine. Diagnosis may involve a physical exam, laboratory tests, imaging tests, and a biopsy.

Treatment

Treatment for small intestine cancer depends on the type of cancer, the stage of the cancer, and the patient's overall health. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

Prognosis

The prognosis for small intestine cancer depends on the type and stage of the cancer, the patient's overall health, and the patient's response to treatment.

See Also

• Digestive system
• Cancer
• Oncology

References

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