| Periampullary cancer | |
|---|---|
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| Ampulla of Vater | |
| Specialty | Oncology |
Periampullary cancer is a cancer that forms near the ampulla of Vater, an enlargement of the ducts from the liver and pancreas where they join and enter the small intestine.[1] It consists of:
- ampullary tumour from ampulla of Vater
- cancer of lower common bile duct
- duodenal cancer adjacent to ampulla
- carcinoma head of pancreas
It presents with painless jaundice which may have a waxing and waning nature, because at times the sloughing of the tumor tissue relieves the obstruction partially.[citation needed]
Signs and symptoms of periampullary cancer[2]
- Jaundice (yellowing of skin, eyes and urine with pale stools)
- Itching
- Abdominal pain
- Weight loss and loss of appetite
- Recurrent vomiting
- Black stools
- Anaemia
- ^ "Periampullary cancer". Dictionary of Cancer Terms. National Cancer Institute. Retrieved 31 August 2013. Quoted material is in the public domain.
- ^ "Periampullary Cancer: Symptoms, Staging & Treatment | Dr. Nikhil Agrawal". Dr.Nikhil Agrawal. Retrieved 2023-01-02.