Ampulla of vater small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma

Ampulla of vater small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma

Definition

An aggressive neuroendocrine carcinoma arising from the ampulla of Vater and the periampullary region. Morphologically, it is characterized by the presence of small malignant cells, necrosis, and a high mitotic rate. Signs and symptoms include jaundice, abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss.

Also known as ampulla of Vater small cell carcinoma, ampulla of Vater small cell NEC, ampulla of Vater small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, ampullary small cell carcinoma, hepatopancreatic ampulla small cell carcinoma, small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the ampullary region — 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
Endocrine gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Endocrine gland 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
Intestine Disease Has Primary 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