Stop taking routine biopsy specimens for the diagnose of a duodenal adenoma!

Non-ampullary duodenal adenomas are relatively rare in the general population compared to other gastrointestinal neoplasms [1]; however, because they are considered precancerous, early detection and treatment are desirable [2] [3]. Recently, because of advances in endoscopic technology, the opportunities for endoscopic detection and treatment of non-ampullary duodenal adenomas in clinical practice has increased. Endoscopic resection (ER) has...