This document discusses intestinal adenocarcinoma. It describes the anatomy of the colon, dysplasia and polyps such as hyperplastic and adenomatous polyps. The two major pathways for intestinal adenocarcinoma are the adenoma-carcinoma sequence involving APC and KRAS mutations, and microsatellite instability. Risk factors include familial adenopolyposis and HNPCC. Signs and symptoms can include bleeding, anemia, and changes in bowel habits.