ampulla of vater small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma
MONDO:0004117Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names ampulla of vater small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
An aggressive neuroendocrine carcinoma arising from the ampulla of Vater and the periampullary region. Morphologically, it is characterized by the presence of small malignant cells, necrosis, and a high mitotic rate. Signs and symptoms include jaundice, abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0004117), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
Other names
5 names
Resolves to: ampulla of vater small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma
- Also called
- ampulla of Vater small cell carcinomaampulla of Vater small cell NECampullary small cell carcinomahepatopancreatic ampulla small cell carcinomasmall cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the ampullary region