Ampullary adenoma is an innocent (noncancer), benign tumor of the ampulla of Vater- the common of the bile and pancreatic ducts to the small intestine. Even though these adenomas do not grow fast, they may develop into cancer unless they are treated at an early age.
The symptoms can be not felt at the first stages. Depending on the size of lesion you may form or its blockage of duct:
Although the trigger is commonly obscure, there are a number of risk increasing factors:
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It is a benign tumour that is found at the point of bile and pancreatic ducts junction and at the small intestine.
Liver cysts can not only coexist with ampullary adenoma but they may also need follow-up assessment.
Yes. One of the risks of acquiring an ampullary adenoma may become the presence of recurrent inflammation of the digestive tract.
Unattended it can cause blockage of bile or ducts of pancreas which results into jaundice or pancreatitis and in the long term cancer.
It is often diagnosed by endoscopy and biopsy and its size and location are determined by such imaging tests as CT or MRI scan.
The endoscopic removal takes 1-2 weeks before most of the patients recover. These forms of surgical procedures ampullectomy or Whipple surgery take more time to repair.
Evaluation should be conducted in the presence of yellow skin/eye, upper abdominal pain, inexplicable weight loss or change in the color of the stool or urine.
Yes. It has been established that one out of every three untreated amullar adenoma has cancer potential in the long-term.
Your doctor will provide you with special guidelines which could include starving before the operation as well as switching of specific medications.
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