Villous adenoma of the rectum

The causes of adenoma

Major factors contributing to the formation of such a disease exists. Physicians concurred that villous adenoma develops at effect on the organism and the presence of genetic factors somatic pathologies.

In addition, a large impact has poor nutrition, consumption of predominantly fatty foods, which is characterized by a lack of essential vitamins and high caloric availability.

Failure to follow the diet, not eating healthy food, the gut begins to not work correctly, disturbed microflora and motility, which leads to the development of benign tumors of the rectum.

Also, villous adenoma of the sigmoid colon can cause addiction - alcohol and smoking. Obesity has important effect, presence of concomitant diseases, such as Crohn's disease, proctitis and other.

Symptoms of the disease

Villous adenoma of the rectum is a fairly common disease and is characterized by the absence of symptoms in the early stage of development. The first signs appear after some time, as the disease itself, in most cases are diagnosed by chance.

When villous adenoma of the colon arise following symptoms:

• Painful defecation.
• Heaviness, bloating.
• The presence of blood clots in the veins or feces.
• Frequent constipation and diarrhea.
• The presence of large amounts of mucus after a bowel movement.
• Itching and discomfort in the anal area.

With the development of adenomas, it acquires considerable dimensions and pass into the gut becomes narrow. This leads to obstruction and the formation of other diseases in humans.

types of adenomas

The tumor in the rectum, depending on its localization and signs, characterized by a large variety.

The most common type is the tubular adenoma. He caused a sharp boundary, has a red color and smooth texture. adenoma size varies from 10 to 30 mm, depending on the timing of treatment, and the presence of factors contributing pathologies. This form has the most favorable prognosis and amenable to therapeutic intervention.

Villous adenoma is also widespread and is considered quite dangerous neoplasmBecause in most cases it degenerates into a malignant form. In appearance resembles cauliflower, may be located on different parts of the intestine and reaches a size of 10 to 100 mm. Villous adenoma has a soft, diffuse structure and rapid progression is determined.

Tubulo-villous kind of tumor is defined by the presence of mixed characteristics. She is half similar to the tubular and villous. An average size, often they reach 30 mm in diameter. Small tumors up to 12 mm are very rare.

Toothed appearance is caused by dysplasia adenomas, ie the development of atypical tumor cells. It has a characteristic surface that resembles a notch. Amenable to treatment, but it must be timely.

All villous adenoma and are dangerous when exposed to certain factors may trigger complications, Then the cells will degenerate into a malignant form and to metastasize.

methods of diagnosis

To cure the disease and prevent its further development, you need time to detect it. The following methods are used to diagnose villous adenoma:

• Palpation of the intestine and stomach - this method is considered to be the primary diagnosis, with the help of which the physician determines the location of the internal organs, discovers the presence of pain at pressure.
• Sigmoidoscopy.
• X-ray examination of the abdominal wall - helps to evaluate the localization of adenoma, its size and shape. Place immediately if signs of disease are present.
• Endoscopic examination.
• Barium enema - is particularly effective in detecting polyps smaller size.
• Histological examination - is carried out carefully, it is necessary to verify the absence of malignant cells, and in which case, to take the correct action.
• Colonoscopy - allows the doctor to assess the condition of the gut lumen, the shape, the size of tumors and its location.

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