Disappearance of duodenal polyps in Gardner's syndrome with sulindac therapy

Duodenal polyps with a malignant potential pose a serious threat to Gardner's patients. Several reports have shown regression or disappearance of colonic polyps with sulindac therapy. We report the first case of disappearance of duodenal polyps with sulindac.

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Published in:	The American journal of gastroenterology Vol. 88; no. 1; p. 93
Main Authors:	Parker, A L, Kadakia, S C, Maccini, D M, Cassaday, M A, Angueira, C E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-01-1993
Subjects:	Aged Duodenal Neoplasms - drug therapy Gardner Syndrome - drug therapy Humans Intestinal Polyps - drug therapy Male Recurrence Remission Induction Sulindac - therapeutic use
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Summary:	Duodenal polyps with a malignant potential pose a serious threat to Gardner's patients. Several reports have shown regression or disappearance of colonic polyps with sulindac therapy. We report the first case of disappearance of duodenal polyps with sulindac.
ISSN:	0002-9270
DOI:	10.1111/j.1572-0241.1993.tb07416.x