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What percentage of gastrointestinal tumors do tumors of the small intestine account for?
What percentage of gastrointestinal tumors do tumors of the small intestine account for?
- 30-35%
- 3-6% (correct)
- 10-15%
- 20-25%
Where do most adenomas occur in the small intestine?
Where do most adenomas occur in the small intestine?
- Duodenum
- Ileum
- Jejunum
- Region of the ampulla of vater (correct)
What is a common presenting symptom of adenocarcinoma in the small intestine?
What is a common presenting symptom of adenocarcinoma in the small intestine?
- Abdominal pain
- Intestinal obstruction (correct)
- Weight loss
- Rectal bleeding
Which age group typically experiences the large majority of adenocarcinoma in the duodenum?
Which age group typically experiences the large majority of adenocarcinoma in the duodenum?
Which conditions are identified as risk factors for small intestine adenocarcinoma?
Which conditions are identified as risk factors for small intestine adenocarcinoma?
What are the most common benign tumors in the small intestine?
What are the most common benign tumors in the small intestine?
Where do most adenomas occur in the small intestine?
Where do most adenomas occur in the small intestine?
What is the typical presenting symptom of adenocarcinoma in the duodenum?
What is the typical presenting symptom of adenocarcinoma in the duodenum?
What are the identified risk factors for small intestine adenocarcinoma?
What are the identified risk factors for small intestine adenocarcinoma?
What is the percentage of benign tumors in the small intestine accounted for by adenomas?
What is the percentage of benign tumors in the small intestine accounted for by adenomas?