Periampullary cancer
Periampullary cancer is a cancer that forms near the ampulla of Vater, an enlargement of the ducts from the liver and pancreas where they join and enter the small intestine.[1] It consists of:
- ampullary tumour from ampulla of Vater
- cancer of lower common bile duct
- duodenal cancer adjacent to ampulla
- carcinoma head of pancreas
| Periampullary cancer | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Ampulla of Vater | |
| Specialty | Oncology |
It presents with painless jaundice which may have waxing and waning nature because at times the sloughing of the tumor tissue relieves the obstruction partially.
Notes
- "Periampullary cancer". Dictionary of Cancer Terms. National Cancer Institute. Retrieved 31 August 2013. Quoted material is in the public domain.
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