Stomach cancer,light micrograph. Section of tissue from a gastric carcinoid tumour (purple mass at centre),arising from the enterochromaffin cells in the mucosa (stomach lining,top). Carcinoid tumours are often symptomless,but a small proportion become malignant (cancerous) and spread to other organs. Risk of developing gastric cancer increases with age and the consumption of salty or pickled foods | |
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