Diagnosis and management of duodenal adenocarcinomas: a comprehensive review for the radiologist

Abdom Imaging. 2015 Jun;40(5):1110-20. doi: 10.1007/s00261-014-0309-4.

Abstract

Duodenal adenocarcinomas are the most common duodenal tumors, and represent 15-25% of small bowel carcinomas. Their management differs from other small bowel tumors, with imaging playing a very important role. In this article, we provide a comprehensive review of the diagnosis and management of duodenal adenocarcinomas, emphasizing the role of the radiologist in the same.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Adenocarcinoma / therapy*
  • Adult
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Duodenal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Duodenal Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Duodenum / diagnostic imaging
  • Duodenum / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

Substances

  • Contrast Media