Adenocarcinoma Of Colon Histology Diagram. Adenocarcinomas are part of the larger grouping of carcinomas. Adenocarcinoma (AC) is a type of cancerous tumor that can occur in several parts of the body.
The colon ends at the rectum, where As colon cancer grows and spreads beyond the inner lining of the colon (mucosa), it is called invasive (or infiltrating) adenocarcinoma. This may be due to the fact that mucin absorbs. You can see pleomorphic cells with overlapping nuclear outlines.
Usually well or moderately differentiated gland forming carcinoma with marked desmoplasia, particularly at edge of tumor.
It is a subtype of adenocarcinoma, but has a significantly different presentation, treatment and prognosis.
It is defined as neoplasia of epithelial tissue that has glandular origin, glandular characteristics, or both. They may spread to other places and harm healthy tissue. Screening and Surveillance The term "screening" is applied to diagnostic testing of asymptomatic at-risk individuals.