Carcinoma of the ampulla of vater
Carcinoma of the ampulla of vater
Definition
A carcinoma arising from the ampulla of Vater. The vast majority of cases are adenocarcinomas. Signs and symptoms include jaundice, abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss.
Also known as ampulla of Vater carcinoma, ampullary carcinoma, Ampulloma, carcinoma of ampulla of vater, carcinoma of hepatopancreatic ampulla, hepatopancreatic ampulla carcinoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 4932 per MONDO
- NCIT C3908 per MONDO
- Orphanet 300557 per MONDO
- SCTID 254609000 per MONDO
- UMLS C0262401 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Hepatopancreatic ampulla | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Hepatopancreatic ampulla | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Small intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Small intestine | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |