Abstract:Cancer of the major duodenal papilla is a rare disease with a reported population incidence of 6 per million. Endoscopic ultrasonography and intraductal ultrasonography are useful for diagnosing tumor extension of the major duodenal papilla. However, there are no specific biochemical studies or tumor markers, and an algorithm for early diagnosis of cancer of the major duodenal papilla has not been developed. Pancreatoduodenal resection remains the main treatment method for patients with a resectable tumor. Ho… Show more
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