NCIt synonyms : Colon Tumor; Colonic Neoplasm; Tumor of the Colon; Neoplasm of Colon; Colonic Tumor; Tumor of Colon; Neoplasm of the Colon;
NCIt definition : A benign or malignant neoplasm that affects the colon. Representative examples of
benign neoplasms include lipoma and leiomyoma. Representative examples of malignant
neoplasms include carcinoma, lymphoma, and sarcoma. Colonic adenomas always exhibit
epithelial dysplasia and are considered premalignant neoplasms.;