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Polyposis of duodenum and jejunum…report of an instance

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1. A case of polyposis of the duodenum and the jejunum, undergoing malignant degeneration, with death from intussusception is described.

2. The radiologic aspects of the case are commented upon.

3. A review of the literature relating to the clinical, pathologic and radiologic aspects of the case is presented.

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  1. Jersey City, New Jersey

    John M. Cassidy & Benjamin J. Macchia

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Cassidy, J.M., Macchia, B.J. Polyposis of duodenum and jejunum…report of an instance. American Journal of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition 1, 755–758 (1934). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02999591

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