Ampulla of Vater Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A carcinoma arising from the ampulla of Vater. The vast majority of cases are adenocarcinomas. Signs and symptoms include jaundice, abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss.

**Synonyms:** - Ampulla of Vater Cancer - Ampulla of Vater Cancer - Ampullary Carcinoma - ampulla of Vater cancer - ampullary cancer