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