Interstitial Cell of Cajal - Pathology

Pathology

ICCs are thought to be the cells from which gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) arise. Also, abnormalities in the ICC network is one cause of chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction.

Read more about this topic:  Interstitial Cell Of Cajal

Famous quotes containing the word pathology:

    It is often said that Poland is a country where there is anti-semitism and no Jews, which is pathology in its purest state.
    Bronislaw Geremek (b. 1932)