| Topic: | digestive diseases (dd) |
| Title: | Other Benign and Malignant Colonic Tumors. |
| Author: | Milkes, D.E.; et al |
| Source: | IN: Wexner, S.; Stollman, N., eds. Diseases of the Colon. . New York, NY: Informa Healthcare USA. 2007. pp 517-542. |
| Availability: | Available from Informa Healthcare USA. 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Email: healthcare .enquiries@informa.com. Website: www.informahealthcare .com. Price: $295.00. |
| Abstract: | This chapter about benign and malignant colonic tumors is from a comprehensive text that offers chapters about each of the major colonic disorders. Each chapter is coauthored by at least one surgeon and one gastroenterologist to reflect the in-depth collaboration between these fields that is required for managing diseases of the colon. In this chapter, the authors discuss lipoma, colorectal lymphoma, leiomyomas, and carcinoids; adenocarcinoma is covered in a previous chapter. For each type, the authors consider epidemiology, presentation, pathogenesis and risk factors, diagnostic approaches, patient management, and expected outcome. Lipomas are the most common, benign, nonepithelial tumors found in the colon. Colorectal lymphoma is less common than primary lymphoma in the stomach and small bowel. The diagnosis of colorectal lymphoma is usually made at laparotomy. Leiomyomas are thought to be of smooth muscle origin and are rare colonic lesions; they are usually asymptomatic and discovered incidentally. Carcinoid tumors are those with malignant potential, and both rectal and colonic carcinoids are extremely rare. The chapter includes black-and-white illustrations and photographs and concludes with an extensive list of references. 3 figures. 5 tables. 193 references. |
| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Digestive System Diseases. Colon. Anatomy. Physiology. Patient Care Management. Pathology. Gastroenterology. Colon Cancer. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Therapy. Polyps. |
| Minor Keywords: | Diagnostic Tests. Large Intestine. Epidemiology. Patient Selection. Etiology. Classification. Screening. Diagnostic Tests. Surgery. Chemotherapy. Postoperative Care. Neoplasms. |
| Publication Number: | DDBK10877. |
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