Ampullary adenoma is a harmless (noncancerous) tumor at the ampulla of Vater-at the point in which the bile duct and pancreatic duct bifurcate with the small intestine. Even though they develop slowly, the adenomas may develop into cancer when they are not detected early.
Symptoms may be invisible at its early stages. As the lesion continues to increasing in size or as ducts are obstructed, you may experience:
Although the definite cause is not always obvious, there are a number of risk factors:
Our skilled team of gastroenterologists at GastroDoxs Jersey Village also deals with the diagnostics and management of ampullary adenoma. We can pair quick and precise testing with endoscopy and imaging and tailored treatment options as an ERP, ablation, or surgery. You can expect our patient-centered care which will guide you with compassion and provide good care throughout your recovery since your first consultation.
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Ampullary Adenoma is a harmless (noncancerous) tumour found at the ampulla at Vater, which is the merge point of the bile duct and pancreatic duct with the small intestine.
The diagnosis usually undergoes an endoscopic, an imaging test may be CT scan or MRI scan, and a biopsy to prove the type of growth.
The exact cause is commonly unidentified but causes such as genetic predispositions such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), chronic irritation to the bile or pancreatic ducts, age over 50, smoking, and poor diet are associated with the disease.
The typical symptoms are abdominal pain in the upper part, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or white part of eyes), dark urine, light brown stools, general itchiness, loss of appetite, and idiopathic weight loss.
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the procedure which involves the insertion of a flexible endoscope through the mouth into the bile and pancreatic ducts, to remove growth and take tissue samples, but without external cuts.
Yes. In patients that are unable to have an ERCP procedure or where the growths are no longer resected endoscopically, ablation or other less invasive procedures can be considered.
Yes. When the adenoma occurs and obstructs the bile or pancreatic ducts, the adenoma will result in severe pain on the upper abdomen because of the stagnation of digestive juices and enzymes.
Medical check-up ought to be pursued when you begin to experience the pains in the abdomen persistently, jaundice, as well as conspicuous changes in the stool/ urines colour.
This is done in a sedated state. An endoscope which is flexible and is inserted through the mouth goes up to the duodenum where special instruments remove the growth. Majority of the patients get well back home on the same day.
GastroDoxs in Jersey Village provides its consultation services in a team of specialized gastroenterologists who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of ampullary adenoma. You can schedule appointments at the same time of the week.
