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I am 29 years old. i was recently diagnosed with very minor intestinal metaplasia of the focal type. it was benign. also, i spoke to my gi doctor and several surgeons and they all seemed very unaffected by the finding. one dr. said it was common. ???
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IntestinalMetaplasia: Glad to hear your situation was diagnosed as very minor. Please consider getting a second opinion for your own peace of mind. Here's a link that may be helpful. Peace and good health. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1773527/
Answered 10/15/2017
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