Small Intestine Cancer

Small bowel cancer refers to a group of malignant lesions that can be seen all across the small intestine. Between the stomach and the large intestine is the small intestine. To the level of the ileocecal valve, which gives the terminal transition point between the small intestine and the colon, it is divided into three sections: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Despite the fact that both benign and malignant tumors can be seen throughout the small intestine, the overall incidence of small bowel malignancies is exceedingly low when compared to lesions found elsewhere in the gastrointestinal system. The majority of these lesions cause a variety of nonspecific symptoms, which can lead to a late diagnosis and, as a result, a delay in implementing potential treatment strategies. Abdominal pain, anorexia, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and weight loss are all common symptoms. Perforation, small bowel obstruction, or obstructive jaundice are signs of more advanced diseases. Laboratory tests, radiographic imaging, and endoscopic evaluation are used to make a diagnosis, which varies depending on the location of the disease under investigation. Lymphomas, neuroendocrine tumors, adenocarcinomas, and stromal tumors are all malignant tumors.

What is a Small Intestine Cancer?

When cells within the body begin to grow out of control, cancer develops. Cancerous cells can arise in almost any part of the body and spread to other parts of the body.