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The '''colon''' is section of the large bowel. This article also covers the '''rectum''' and '''cecum''' as both have a similar mucosa. | The '''colon''' is section of the large bowel. This article also covers the '''rectum''' and '''cecum''' as both have a similar mucosa. | ||
It commonly comes to pathologists because there is a suspicion of [[colorectal cancer]] or a known history of [[inflammatory bowel disease]] (IBD). | It commonly comes to pathologists because there is a suspicion of [[colorectal cancer]] or a known history of [[inflammatory bowel disease]] (IBD). | ||
An introduction to gastrointestinal pathology is found in the ''[[gastrointestinal pathology]]'' article. The ''[[anus]]'' and ''[[ileocecal valve]]'' are dealt with in separate articles. | An introduction to gastrointestinal pathology is found in the ''[[gastrointestinal pathology]]'' article. The ''[[anus]]'' and ''[[ileocecal valve]]'' are dealt with in separate articles. | ||