title: Benign adenoma of the ampulla of Vater presenting as obstructive jaundice.
abstract: A case of benign villous adenoma of the ampulla of Vater is presented with a review of the literature. Diagnostic modalities and surgical approaches are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA 18103.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Lucha
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abraham
mesh_terms: D018253:Adenoma, Villous / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D014670:Ampulla of Vater; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004379:Duodenal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male