Ampullary signet ring cell adenocarcinoma

Ampullary signet ring cell adenocarcinoma

Definition

An adenocarcinoma arising from the ampulla of Vater. Morphologically, it is characterized by the presence of mucin-containing signet-ring cells.

Also known as ampulla of Vater signet Ring cell carcinoma, ampullary signet Ring cell carcinoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

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