Colon or Rectal Cancer Stage I
| Title: | Colon or Rectal Cancer Stage I |
|---|---|
| Description: |
Stage I colorectal cancer; drawing shows a cross-section of the colon/rectum. An inset shows the layers of the colon/rectum wall with cancer in the mucosa and submucosa. Also shown are the muscle layers, serosa, a blood vessel, and lymph nodes. Stage I colorectal cancer. Cancer has formed in the mucosa of the colon/rectum wall and has spread to the submucosa or to the muscle layer of the colon/rectum wall. |
| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Digestive/Gastrointestinal System Anatomy -- Lymphatic System Cancer Types -- Colorectal Cancer Staging |
| Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
| AV Number: | CDR688427 |
| Date Created: | April 2, 2018 |
| Date Added: | April 15, 2011 |
| Reuse Restrictions: |
Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese@teresewinslow.com |