Adenoma of the ampulla of Vater: a genetic condition?
The etiology of adenoma of the ampulla of Vater is not well understood. Previous authors reported the association of this neoplasm with polycystic kidney disease of two fraternal sisters. They concluded that these two conditions were somehow related. We describe a case of ampullary adenoma associated with polycystic kidney disease. This presentation raises again the question of a possible link between these two diseases.
Serafini
F M
FM
Service of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tampa General Hospital, Florida.
Carey
L C
LC
D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics*; D014670:Ampulla of Vater; D003138:Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D007690:Polycystic Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications