Ampulla of Vater - Wikipedia The ampulla of Vater, hepatopancreatic ampulla or hepatopancreatic duct is the common duct that is usually formed by a union of the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct within the wall of the duodenum This common duct usually features a dilation ("ampulla")
Ampullary cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Ampullary cancer is cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the ampulla of Vater The ampulla of Vater is located where the bile duct and pancreatic duct join and empty into the small intestine Ampullary (AM-poo-la-ree) cancer is rare
Ampulla of Vater: Overview, Definition, Function Location The ampulla of Vater serves as a connection between areas of your digestive system It acts as a reservoir for pancreatic juices and bile, enabling the release of these substances that help your body break down and absorb food
Ampulla | definition of ampulla by Medical dictionary any small vesicle or sac-like offshoot, particularly the dilation at the end of the semicircular canal of the EAR, which houses sensory epithelium and is concerned with balance; See CRISTA AMPULLARIS
Hepatopancreatic ampulla: Anatomy and location - Kenhub The hepatopancreatic ampulla, also known as the ampulla of Vater, is a small spherical reservoir located at confluence of the common bile duct and pancreatic duct It is found within the wall of the descending duodenum and terminates in its lumen a small elevation called the duodenal papilla
Ampulla of Vater - Structure, Function, Anatomy, Diagram The ampulla of Vater, also known as the hepatopancreatic ampulla, is an important anatomical structure in the digestive system where the common bile duct and the main pancreatic duct (duct of Wirsung) converge [1]
Ampulla of Vater - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics The term ampulla describes a spherical or globular flask with 2 handles that was used by the ancient Greeks and Romans to transport ointments or wine The ampulla of Vater is a complex saclike outpouching that represents the convergence of multiple anatomic and histologic structures
Understanding Ampullary Stenosis – Causes Treatments Ampullary stenosis refers to the narrowing or blockage of the ampulla of Vater, which is the opening where the common bile duct and pancreatic duct meet to empty their contents into the small intestine
Ampulla of Vater | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia. org The ampulla of Vater is a conical structure at the confluence of the common bile duct (CBD) and the main pancreatic duct that protrudes through a natural dehiscence of the duodenal wall at the major duodenal papilla into the medial aspect of the descending duodenum
Ampullary Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis Outlook - Cleveland Clinic The ampulla of Vater is a small opening where your bile duct and pancreatic duct join The most common symptom is jaundice, or yellowing, in your skin and eyes Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy