Villous Tumor of the Duodenum: Report of two cases.
- Author:
Tong Soo HAN
;
Dae Hyun YOO
;
Young Chun CHOI
;
Jae Ho LEE
;
Yoon Suhk KHO
;
Jun Su HAM
;
Min Ho LEE
;
Choon Suhk KEE
;
Kyung Nam PARK
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Carcinoma in Situ;
Duodenum*;
Lymphatic Metastasis;
Publications
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1987;7(1):43-46
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Villous tumor of the duodenum are rare, only 89 cases having been reported and reviewed in several recent publication. Malignancy is discovered in approximately 30-45% leading to the recommandation that all such tumors be excised regardless of the endoscopic findings. Two cases of villous tumor of the duodenum were reported and locally excised. The pathologic specimens showed carcinoma in situ, no evidence of hematogenous and lymphatic metastasis.
