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Your pathology report for nonampullary adenocarcinoma of the duodenum

Non-ampullary adenocarcinoma of the duodenum is a type of cancer that starts in the gland-forming cells that line the inside surface of the duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine located just beyond the stomach. The duodenum plays an important role in digestion by mixing food with stomach acid, bile, and pancreatic …
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Your pathology report for nonampullary duodenal adenoma

Background: A nonampullary duodenal adenoma is a non-cancerous polyp that starts in the duodenum of the small intestine. It is considered a precancerous condition because it can turn into a type of cancer called adenocarcinoma over time. Nonampullary duodenal adenomas are uncommon, being found in less than 1% of people examined by upper endoscopy. However, the …
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