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Aberrant Crypt Foci

MESHD058739

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.

Synonyms

  • Crypt Foci, Aberrant
  • Foci, Aberrant Crypt

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:24:32.107Z