Rectosigmoid junction neoplasm
Rectosigmoid junction neoplasm
Definition
A benign or malignant neoplasm that affects the rectosigmoid region. Representative examples of benign neoplasms include lipoma and leiomyoma. Representative examples of malignant neoplasms include carcinoma, lymphoma, and sarcoma. Rectosigmoid adenomas always exhibit epithelial dysplasia and are considered premalignant neoplasms.
Also known as neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction, neoplasm of the rectosigmoid junction, rectosigmoid junction neoplasm (disease), rectosigmoid junction tumor, rectosigmoid junction tumour, rectosigmoid neoplasm, rectosigmoid tumor, rectosigmoid tumour, tumor of rectosigmoid junction, tumor of the rectosigmoid junction, tumour of rectosigmoid junction, tumour of the rectosigmoid junction — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Large intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |