Tumours of the small bowel are uncommon but can develop from various tissue types. They often cause no symptoms until they are large. An MRI may show changes in the small bowel lining or a mass consistent with a tumour. Finding a small bowel tumour early may allow for surgical removal before it causes obstruction or spreads. MRI enterography is effective for assessing the small bowel and can identify tumours and thickening of the bowel wall. Endoscopic methods are used for direct tissue sampling.
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