Ampullary Carcinoma or Ampullary Cancer is a cancer that is developed in Ampulla Vater. Ampulla vater is nipple like projection in the starting portion of intestine, which opens to pancreatic and bile duct. The tumor in ampulla vater blocks drainage of pancreatic & biliary secretions into the intestine and it accumulates into bloodstream resulting in yellow skin.
Some of the symptoms of Ampullary Carcinoma:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Jaundice
- Weight loss
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Pruritus
- Diarrhea
When should you consult a doctor?
Consult a doctor when you have frequent fever with severe weakness to diagnose the severity of the problem.
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