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Do peptic ulcers have a malignant potential ?
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NOT USUALLY: Peptic ulcer is usually assosciated with gastric hypersecretion. It responds well to acid supression therapy. Lack of response to therapy could lead to egd evaluation.
Answered 5/4/2013
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