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It means tissue of the colon
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What does mucosa mean?
It means tissue of the colon
Sections of the colon show colonic mucosa with intact crypt architecture what does this mean?
It means parts of the colon look normal.
What does abnormal mucosa mean?
Erythematous mucosa means that the innermost layer of the large intestine (closest to where the food passes through) is red and inflamed.
What is Congested edematous mucosa of sigmoid colon?
Congested edematous mucosa of the sigmoid colon is an inflammation and enlargement of the mucosal lining with an excessive amount of interstitial fluid. The mucosa is the lining of the intestinal tract.
What does erythematous mucosa in the sigmoid colon mean?
it means that there are red, inflamed patches in the part of your large intestine closest to the rectum.
Small herniations of the mucosa through the colon walls result in?
Diverticulitis
Meaning of mucosa vascular pattern in the sigmoid colon was increased?
If the mucosa vascular pattern of the sigmoid colon has increased, this means there is inflammation, which is causing swelling. Usually there are no signs and symptoms of this. However, if there is, your doctor that diagnosed you with it, can help you.
What does well differentiated mean?
when referring to tumors, it means it closely resembles the appearance of the parent tissue. For example, a well differentiated colon carcinoma closely resembles the benign glands of the colon
What happens to a benign colon polyp that is only partially resected?
is a colon resection recommended for sessile -flat polyp
How serious is a 6cm mass in colon?
The size of the tumor is less important than whether or not it is benign or malignant. A 6cm tumor in the colon can cause obstruction however regardless of whether or not it is benign or malignant.
Does Diverticulosis occur when mucosa become inflamed and protrude through wall of small intestine?
No, diverticulosis occurs when mucosa become inflamed in the colon (large intenstine). Diverticulitis occurs when mucosa become inflamed in the small intestine.
What are the cause of hemicolectomy?
The procedure is relatively common for treating diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, benign or malignant polyps of the colon, and colon cancer.
