Article: Small Intestine Cancer

Small intestine cancer

Definition

Cancer of the small intestine is a rare disease that results when abnormal, malignant cells divide out of control. Cancers in this location consist primarily of adeno-carcinoma, lymphoma , sarcoma, and carcinoid tumors.

Description

The small intestine is a long tube inside the abdomen divided into three sections: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. The function of the small intestine is to break down food and to remove proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins , and minerals. Obstruction of the small intestine by cancer may impair normal passage and digestion of food and nutrients.

Adenocarcinoma

These malignancies most often start in the lining of ...

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