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Adenocarcinoma of the duodenum
CC Lee,
WK Ng,
KW Lin,
TW Lai,
SM Li
Department of Surgery, Princess
Margaret Hospital, Laichikok, Hong
Kong Adenocarcinoma of the duodenum is an exceedingly rare disorder. Its vague and non-specific
symptoms often lead clinicians and patients to suspect other more benign differential
diagnoses. Improved endoscopy and radiology have enabled more of these cases to be
unearthed. Definitive surgery is the only means of potential cure, with the prognosis being
significantly better for node-negative patients. We present a case of a 52-year-old man who
underwent a Whipple’s operation for this uncommon disease and a literature review of the
subject.
Hong Kong Med J 2008;14:67-9
Key words: Adenocarcinoma; Duodenal neoplasms;
Pancreaticoduodenectomy; Prognosis
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