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Ampullary tumour

Dr MT Niknejad and Dr Yuranga Weerakkody et al.

The term ampullary tumour generally refers to either benign or malignant neoplasms that arise from the glandular epithelium of the ampulla of Vater. 

It can therefore include 1

According to some authors ampullary tumours are considered part of periampullary tumours 4.

Prognosis

In general ampullary tumours tend to show a better prognosis than do theirr biliary or periampullary counterparts as they can be detected at a relatively early stage owing to biliary obstruction 3.

See also

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