Lymphangioma of Vater's ampulla: a rare cause of obstructive jaundice. Endoscopic therapy

Scand J Gastroenterol. 1995 Aug;30(8):804-6. doi: 10.3109/00365529509096331.

Abstract

Background: We report endoscopic excision of a lymphangioma in an infrequent location, Vater's ampulla, with resolution of the obstructive jaundice caused by this tumor.

Methods: An endoscopic papillotomy was performed together with polypectomy of the tumoral mass.

Results: The patient evolved satisfactorily, with jaundice and biochemical cholestasis disappearing.

Conclusions: We believe endoscopic therapy is the ideal treatment for small lymphangiomas in the digestive tract.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Ampulla of Vater* / pathology
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Cholestasis / etiology*
  • Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / complications*
  • Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic / classification*
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic / diagnosis
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic / surgery
  • Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic