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(C24.1) Malignant neoplasm: ampulla of vater
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690 404 in individuals diagnosis malignant neoplasm: ampulla of vater confirmed
289 442 deaths with diagnosis malignant neoplasm: ampulla of vater
42% mortality rate associated with the disease malignant neoplasm: ampulla of vater
Diagnosis malignant neoplasm: ampulla of vater is diagnosed Women are 1.51% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: ampulla of vater
136 705 (40.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: ampulla of vater
152 737 (43.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease malignant neoplasm: ampulla of vater - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 75-79
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 15-95+
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-14Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-14
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 15-95+
Disease Features malignant neoplasm: ampulla of vater
Absence or low individual and public risk
Malignant neoplasm: ampulla of vater - what does this mean
Malignant neoplasm of the ampulla of vater is a rare cancer of the junction between the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct, which can lead to obstruction of the flow of bile and pancreatic juice. it is usually caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, such as smoking, alcohol consumption and certain dietary habits.
What happens during the disease - malignant neoplasm: ampulla of vater
The pathogenesis of malignant neoplasm of the ampulla of vater is thought to be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. it is believed that a combination of inherited genetic mutations, such as the tp53 and kras genes, along with environmental factors, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and a high-fat diet, lead to the development of cancer in the ampulla of vater. the combination of these factors leads to the abnormal growth of cells in the ampulla of vater, which can eventually become cancerous.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Imaging tests: CT scan, MRI, Ultrasound.
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
- Biopsy.
- Blood tests.
- Tumor markers.
- Laparoscopy.
- PET scan.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the size of the tumor and improve the patient's quality of life.
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Surgery
- Targeted Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Photodynamic Therapy
- Hormone Therapy
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Cryoablation
20 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Malignant neoplasm: ampulla of vater - Prevention
The best way to prevent malignant neoplasm of the ampulla of vater is to reduce the risk factors associated with the disease, such as smoking and alcohol consumption, and to undergo regular screenings, such as colonoscopies, to detect the cancer in its early stages.