Author(s): Dr. Shiv Dhiren Vaghela, Dr. Balraj N Solanki, Dr. Rajni Sanghvi, Dr. Mahendra Dabhi, Dr. Shreyas Solanki and Dr. Harit Vora
Abstract: Periampullary carcinoma is a widely used term to define a Heterogeneous group of neoplasms arising from the head of the pancreas, the distal common bile duct and the duodenum.The most common clinical manifestation of periampullary carcinoma is jaundice, which occurs due to obstruction of the biliary tract by the tumor. Other common complaints include scleral icterus, pruritus, dyspepsia, anorexia, malaise, and weight loss.Imaging along with cytology is imperative in the diagnosis and further treatment.
Dr. Shiv Dhiren Vaghela, Dr. Balraj N Solanki, Dr. Rajni Sanghvi, Dr. Mahendra Dabhi, Dr. Shreyas Solanki, Dr. Harit Vora. A case presentation on periampullary carcinoma. Int J Case Rep Surg 2024;6(2):64-65. DOI: 10.22271/27081494.2024.v6.i2b.113