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A case presentation on periampullary carcinoma
International Journal of Case Reports in Surgery · 2024 · Vol. 6(2) · pp. 64–65
Abstract
Periampullary carcinoma is a widely used term to define a Heterogeneous group of neoplasms arising from the head of the pancreas, the distal common bile duct and the duodenum.The most common clinical manifestation of periampullary carcinoma is jaundice, which occurs due to obstruction of the biliary tract by the tumor. Other common complaints include scleral icterus, pruritus, dyspepsia, anorexia, malaise, and weight loss.Imaging along with cytology is imperative in the diagnosis and further treatment.
Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentNeuroendocrine Tumor Research AdvancesPancreatic and Hepatic Oncology ResearchPresentation (obstetrics)Periampullary cancerGeneral surgeryMedicineInternal medicineRadiologyPancreaticoduodenectomyPancreas
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