| duodenal sphincter | One of the physiological sphincter's described in the duodenum. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| duodenal tumours | <radiology> 90% benign, in 2nd and 3rd portion: 50% malignant, in 4th portion: most malignant, of malignancies: 80-90% leading to adenocarcinoma Differential diagnosis: benign, tubular adenoma, leiomyoma, lipoma, hamartoma (Peutz-Jeghers), prolapsed antral polyp, Brunner's gland adenoma (really hypertrophy and hyperplasia), malignant, adenocarcinoma (80-90% of malignant lesions), villous adenoma (pre-malignant), carcinoid / isleT-cell tumour (12 Dec 1998) |
| duodenal ulcer | A nonmalignant ulcer that develops in the portion of the gastrointestinal tract that is exposed to gastric secretions. Peptic ulcers occur in the stomach or duodenum. Common symptoms include epigastric abdominal pain and anorexia. Complications include perforation, penetration (into adjacent organs) and bleeding. The microorganism Helicobacter pylori has been implicated in the development of peptic ulcer disease. For this reason, new therapies may now involve the use of oral antibiotics. (27 Sep 1997) |
| duodenase | <enzyme> Partial amino acid sequence given in first source Registry number: EC 3.4.21.- (26 Jun 1999) |
| duodenectomy | Excision of the duodenum. Origin: duodenum + G. Ektome, excision (05 Mar 2000) |
| duodenitis | <pathology> Inflammation of the duodenum. (27 Sep 1997) |
| duodeno- | Combining form relating to the duodenum. Origin: L. Duodenum, scil., digitorum breadth of 12 fingers (05 Mar 2000) |
| duodenocholangitis | Inflammation of the duodenum and common bile duct. Origin: duodeno-+ G. Chole, bile, + angeion, vessel, + -itis, inflammation (05 Mar 2000) |
| duodenocholecystostomy | Synonym: cholecystoduodenostomy. Origin: duodeno-+ G. Chole, bile, + kystis, bladder, + stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| duodenocholedochotomy | Incision into the common bile duct and the adjacent portion of the duodenum. Origin: duodeno-+ G. Choledochus, bile duct, + tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| duodenocystostomy | Synonym: cholecystoduodenostomy. Synonym: cystoduodenostomy. Synonym: pancreatic cystoduodenostomy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| duodenoenterostomy | Esta blishment of communication between the duodenum and another part of the intestinal tract. Origin: duodeno-+ G. Enteron, intestine, + stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| duodenogastric reflux | Reflux of duodenal contents into the stomach. (12 Dec 1998) |
| duodenojejunal angle | An abrupt bend in the small intestine at the junction of the duodenum and jejunum. Synonym: flexura duodenojejunalis, duodenojejunal angle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| duodenojejunal flexure | An abrupt bend in the small intestine at the junction of the duodenum and jejunum. Synonym: flexura duodenojejunalis, duodenojejunal angle. (05 Mar 2000) |