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Hepatic adenoma assessment: Wait longer to avoid overtreatment?


 

EXPERT ANALYSIS FROM PERSPECTIVES IN DIGESTIVE DISEASES


“The study does suggest that, potentially, 6 months may be too short,” Dr. Kulik told attendees at the meeting. “They do caution that beta-catenin mutated adenomas should probably be removed without waiting longer because of the risk of developing cancer.”

Dr. Kulik reported disclosures related to Bayer, BMS, BTG, and Eisai. Global Academy and this news organization are owned by the same parent company.

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