Background: Ampullary adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that forms in the ampulla of Vater. The ampulla of Vater is a small area where the bile duct and pancreatic duct join and empty into the small intestine. This type of cancer is rare but can be aggressive. What are the symptoms of ampullary adenocarcinoma? Symptoms …
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The small intestine has tiny, finger-like projections called villi that help absorb nutrients from food. Villous blunting refers to the shortening or flattening of these villi. When the villi are blunted, they lose their elongated shape and become shorter or flatter, reducing their ability to absorb nutrients effectively. What causes villous blunting? Villous blunting can …
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