title: The histological classification of polyps of the large intestine.
abstract: The World Health Organization's Histological Classification of Intestinal Tumors is presented in relation to the classification of polyps of the colon and rectum. Emphasis is placed on the terminology used to separate adenomas from tumour-like lesions because of the differences in their precancerous nature. The relevant terms are given in English, French, German, and Italian.
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000473:pathology*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000473:pathology*; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*