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  1. Rectum, bleeding rectal carcinoid tumor

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    Description: Rectum - bleeding rectal carcinoid tumor The rectum is the portion of the large bowel that lies in the pelvis, terminating at the anus. Cancer of the rectum is the disease characterized by the development of malignant cells in the lining or epithelium of the rectum. Malignant cells have changed such that they lose normal control mechanisms governing growth. These cells may invade surrounding local tissue or they may spread throughout the body and invade other organ systems.
    Keywords: Cancer, tumor, Rectal Neoplasms, Neoplasms, neoplasm, Digestive System Neoplasms

  2. Duodenum, carcinoid

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    Description: Duodenum - carcinoid Carcinoid (also carcinoid tumor) is a slow-growing type of neuroendocrine tumor originating in the cells of the neuroendocrine system. In some cases, metastasis may occur. Carcinoid tumors of the midgut (jejunum, ileum, appendix, and cecum) are associated with carcinoid syndrome.
    Keywords: Neoplasms, Carcinoid Tumor, Tumor, Digestive System Neoplasms, Duodenal Neoplasms, neuroendocrine, Neoplasms by Histologic Type