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Ampullary cancer is a malignant tumor that arises from the Ampulla of Vater, the last centimeter of the common bile duct as it passes through the duodenum, the first section of the intestine. A tumor blocking the Ampulla of Vater will interfere with drainage of bile into the intestines.
How do members experience ampullary carcinoma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ampullary carcinoma*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for ampullary carcinoma*
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Ampullary cancer is a malignant tumor that arises from the Ampulla of Vater, the last centimeter of the common bile duct as it passes through the duodenum, the first section of the intestine. A tumor blocking the Ampulla of Vater will interfere with drainage of bile into the intestines.
Common symptoms reported by people with ampullary carcinoma
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for ampullary carcinoma
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