Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Gastrointestinal Pathology

Gastrointestinal pathology is a surgical pathology subspecialty concerned with the diagnosis and characterization of neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the digestive tract and accessory organs such as the pancreas and liver. The gastrointestinal tract's primary function is to transport food and absorb nutrients. Many gastrointestinal pathologic conditions impair one or both of these functions. The gastrointestinal tract, particularly the colon, is a common site of cancer. Abdominal pain and gastrointestinal haemorrhage are the two most common symptoms of gastrointestinal pathology.