Rectal villous adenoma
Rectal villous adenoma
Definition
A neoplasm that arises from the glandular epithelium of the rectal mucosa. It is characterized by a villous architectural pattern. The neoplastic glandular cells have dysplastic features.
Also known as rectal villous adenoma, rectum villous adenoma, villous adenoma of rectum, villous adenoma of the rectum — 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 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Digestive tract | Disease Has Primary 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 |
| Rectum | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Rectum | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |