Carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater in Crete. A clinical and ERCP registry over eight years.

Background: Carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater is an infrequent tumor that can be diagnosed, early.

Patients And Methods: Twenty-four patients with histologically proven carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater were retrospectively studied and their data were analyzed.

Results: Most common presenting symptoms were jaundice (67%), weight loss (58%), fever and pain (54%).