A gastrointestinal stromal tumour is a type of tumour that starts in the cells found in the wall of the digestive tract, called interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs). These cells act like pacemakers for the digestive system, sending signals to the muscles to help move...
What is Small Cell Carcinoma of the Rectum? Small cell carcinoma of rectum is a rare type of cancer that originates from the neuroendocrine cells of the rectum. Neuroendocrine cells are the cells that have characteristics of the nerve and hormone-producing cells. It...
What is the Primary Lymphoma of the Rectum / Primary Rectal Lymphoma? Primary Rectal Lymphoma is the extranodal lymphoma that arises from the rectum. Rectal lymphoma most of the time is a continuation of B cells Non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Patients with rectal...
What is Medullary Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum? Medullary carcinoma of the rectum is a relatively new histological type of cancer that arises from hormonal and other secretion-producing gland cells in the body. These tumors are solid with a tendency to malignancy and...
What is Malignant Melanoma of the Rectum? Malignant melanoma of the rectum is a rare type of cancer that develop usually in the 5th or 6th decade of life with chief complaints of bleeding from the rectum ,pain in the anus, and changes in defecation habits. It is a...
