NIH MeSH · D058739Diseases

Aberrant Crypt Foci

Also known asCrypt Foci, Aberrant · Foci, Aberrant Crypt

Definition

Clusters of colonic crypts that appear different from the surrounding mucosa when visualized after staining. They are of interest as putative precursors to colorectal adenomas and potential biomarkers for colorectal carcinoma.

MeSH classification

  • C04.834.020

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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D058739) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗