Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Small intestine cancer screening
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There are no known screening protocols for small intestinal cancer detection.
Screening
Screening
- There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for small intestinal cancers as rarity of condition makes it a less suspected condition.[1]
- If a person is predisposed genetically to develop small intestine adenocarcinoma, tests such as endoscopy may be done for early detection.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Qurrat-ul-ain Abid, M.D.[2]