Duodenal cancer
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal cancer (pronounced: doo-oh-dee-nal can-ser) is a rare type of cancer that forms in the first part of the small intestine known as the duodenum.
Etymology
The term "duodenal" is derived from the Latin duodenum, which means "twelve", as the duodenum is about twelve finger-breadths long. "Cancer" comes from the Latin cancer meaning "crab", due to the crab-like spread of an invasive tumor.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of duodenal cancer include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and anemia. In some cases, the tumor can cause a blockage in the duodenum, leading to jaundice.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of duodenal cancer often involves a combination of endoscopy, biopsy, and imaging tests such as CT scan or MRI.
Treatment
Treatment options for duodenal cancer depend on the stage of the disease and may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these treatments.
Prognosis
The prognosis for duodenal cancer varies depending on the stage of the disease at diagnosis, the patient's overall health, and the effectiveness of treatment.
Related Terms
- Adenocarcinoma: A type of cancer that starts in the mucus-producing glandular cells of the body's organs, including the duodenum.
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST): A rare type of tumor that can occur in the duodenum.
- Carcinoid tumor: A slow-growing type of neuroendocrine tumor, often found in the gastrointestinal tract.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Duodenal cancer
- Wikipedia's article - Duodenal cancer
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