Ampullary cancer is a rare form of cancer that develops in the ampulla of Vater. This is a small opening located on the duodenum, which is the first section of the small intestine. Secretions from the ...

Cancers in the ampullary region can be true ampullary cancers (originating from the ampulla of Vater) or periampullary cancers (originating from nearby organs including the pancreas, bile duct, or ...

Cancer is when abnormal cells start to divide and grow in an uncontrolled way. The cells can grow into surrounding tissues or organs and may spread to other areas of the body. Ampullary cancer is when ...