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Weerakkody Y, Knipe H, Elfeky M, et al. Ampullary tumor. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 21 Jan 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-17591
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The term ampullary tumor generally refers to either benign or malignant neoplasms that arise from the glandular epithelium of the ampulla of Vater, including 1:
According to some authors, ampullary tumors are considered part of periampullary tumors 4.
Treatment and prognosis
In general, ampullary tumors tend to show a better prognosis than their biliary or periampullary counterparts, as they can be detected at an earlier stage owing to earlier presentation due to biliary obstruction 3.
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3. Chung Y, Kim M, Park M et al. Differential Features of Pancreatobiliary- and Intestinal-Type Ampullary Carcinomas at MR Imaging. Radiology. 2010;257(2):384-93. doi:10.1148/radiol.10100200 - Pubmed
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