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Intestinal Adenocarcinoma (view source)
Revision as of 11:03, 19 August 2009
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* Metastasis occurs via lymphatic and vascular routes. For small intestinal adenocarcinomas the most frequent sites of metastasis are the mesenteric lymph nodes. Other sites include the liver, kidneys, peritoneal cavity, omentum and lungs. Metastatic spread is commonly encountered at time of diagnosis.
* Metastasis occurs via lymphatic and vascular routes. For small intestinal adenocarcinomas the most frequent sites of metastasis are the mesenteric lymph nodes. Other sites include the liver, kidneys, peritoneal cavity, omentum and lungs. Metastatic spread is commonly encountered at time of diagnosis.
* Large intestinal adenocarcinomas often metastasise to the deep inguinal lymph nodes. The liver is less frequently affected. These tumours also undergo aggressive local growth and local recurrence after resection frequently occurs.
* Large intestinal adenocarcinomas often metastasise to the deep inguinal lymph nodes. The liver is less frequently affected. These tumours also undergo aggressive local growth and local recurrence after resection frequently occurs.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==