Title: Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater.
Abstract: Neuroendocrine tumors of the ampulla of Vater are extremely rare, and few cases of large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) of the ampulla have been reported.A 48-year-old male with obstructive jaundice was admitted to our hospital. On examination the patient was found to have a periampullary growth and subsequently underwent the Whipple's procedure.Histopathological examination and immuno-histochemistry revealed features of LCNEC of the ampulla of Vater. The patient developed multiple liver metastases 6 months after Whipple's procedure.LCNEC of the ampulla of Vater is rare and highly aggressive, with a dismal prognosis.
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-08-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['pubmed']
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