Ampulla of vater clear cell adenocarcinoma

Ampulla of vater clear cell adenocarcinoma

Definition

A carcinoma with glandular differentiation arising from the ampulla of Vater. Morphologically, it is characterized by the presence of glycogen-rich cells with hyperchromatic nuclei.

Also known as ampulla of Vater clear cell adenocarcinoma, hepatopancreatic ampulla clear cell adenocarcinoma — 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