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What Is A Duodenum
Health Encyclopedia: Smear Of Duodenal Fluid Aspirate
Duodenal aspirated fluid smear
Normal Values
There should beno disease-causing organismsin the duodenum.
What abnormal results mean
The results may show the presence of giardia protozoa and large white blood cells (called macrophages), or the intestinal parasite strongyloides, or another infectious organism.
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Peptic Ulcers: Introduction
...the stomach (called gastric ulcers), orThe upper part of the small intestine -- the duodenum (called duodenal ulcers). In the US, duodenal ulcers are three times more common than gastric ulcers.A... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Causes
...genetic factor is cytotoxin-associated gene A (CagA), which has been associated with both gastric and duodenal ulcers as will as with stomach cancer. Other genetic types that may also increase... Read more »Duodenal atresia
Duodenal atresia is a condition in which the duodenum (the first part of the small bowel) has not developed properly. It is not open and cannot allow the passage of stomach... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Complications
...called CagA may also be a particular risk factor for precancerous changes.(Interestingly, people with duodenal ulcers caused by H. pylori appear to have a lower risk of stomach cancer, though... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Symptoms
...penetrating through the width of the gut. The symptoms may vary depending on the location of the ulcer:Duodenal ulcers often cause a gnawing pain in the upper stomach area several hours after a... Read more »Images
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