Bowel cancer, light micrograph C016 / 0511
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Bowel cancer, light micrograph C016 / 0511
Bowel cancer. Light micrograph of a section through a carcinoid tumour in the small bowel. The tumour has invaded the submucosa of the bowel, with the surface mucosa itself becoming disrupted and reduced in height. A carcinoid or neuroendocrine tumour is locally invasive but can spread (metastasise). The tissue type is derived from gut neuroendocrine cells often arranged in clumps resembling small glands (seen here). Carcinoid tumor cells secrete one or more of the hormones normally produced by the neuroendocrine cells, and commonly serotonin is secreted in excess. Often asymptomatic, carcinoid tumours are usually treated by surgical resection depending on size, location and frequency. Magnification: x7, when printed 10 centimetres wide
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Bowel Cancer Cancerous Cell Biology Cytological Cytology Diseased Gastrointestinal Histological Histology Intestinal Tract Invasive Malignancy Malignant Mucosa Mucosal Neoplasm Oncological Oncology Stain Stained Surface System Tissue Tumor Tumour Abnormal Cells Condition Disorder Invaded Light Micrograph Light Microscope Section Sectioned Unhealthy
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This print showcases a light micrograph of bowel cancer, specifically a section through a carcinoid tumor in the small bowel. The image reveals the invasive nature of this type of tumor as it has penetrated the submucosa of the bowel, causing disruption and reduction in height to the surface mucosa. Carcinoid tumors are derived from gut neuroendocrine cells, which can be observed here arranged in clumps resembling small glands. What makes these tumors particularly intriguing is their ability to secrete excessive amounts of hormones, such as serotonin, that are normally produced by neuroendocrine cells. Despite often being asymptomatic, carcinoid tumors require treatment through surgical resection depending on factors like size, location, and frequency. The magnification used for this print allows viewers to appreciate the intricate details at x7 when printed 10 centimeters wide. This visual representation serves not only as an educational tool but also highlights the importance of understanding diseases like bowel cancer at a cellular level. With its stained biology tissue and histological features captured under a light microscope, this image provides valuable insights into gastrointestinal oncology. It sheds light on malignant neoplasms within our body's organ systems while emphasizing both their abnormality and potential invasiveness.
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