[Carcinoma of the papilla of Vater. Diagnostic and therapeutic problems. An analysis of 32 Tunisian cases].

Unlabelled: The aim determine the clinical, morphological, endoscopical and progressive profile of patients with ampullary carcinoma.

Patients And Methods: Thirty-two patients with a carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater, hospitalised in the Gastro-enterology service of Habib Thameur Hospital (Tunis) (1992-2002) have been analysed retrospectively.

Results: Twelve men and 20 women of an average age of 66 years have been included.