carcinoma of the ampulla of vater

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Disease Overview

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.


Synonyms

  • AMPCA
  • Ampulloma
  • ampulla of Vater cancer
  • ampulla of Vater carcinoma
  • ampullary cancer
  • ampullary carcinoma
  • carcinoma of ampulla of vater
  • carcinoma of hepatopancreatic ampulla
  • hepatopancreatic ampulla carcinomaAMPCA
  • Ampulloma
  • ampulla of Vater cancer
  • ampulla of Vater carcinoma
  • ampullary cancer
  • ampullary carcinoma
  • carcinoma of ampulla of vater
  • carcinoma of hepatopancreatic ampulla
  • hepatopancreatic ampulla carcinoma