Disease profiles Flashcards
1
Q
What is a polyp?
A
A tumour protruding above the epithelial surface, may be benign or malignant
2
Q
What are diverticula?
A
Outpouchings of the colon caused by pressure, or may be congenital
3
Q
What are fistulae?
A
A tunnel-like structure joining two hollow compartments
4
Q
What are strictures?
A
Abnormal narrowing of a lumen
5
Q
What is a sinus?
A
Like a fistulae, but the channel doesn’t continue through to another hollow compartment
