Ampullary hamartoma: endoscopic diagnosis and treatment.

Venu, R P; Rolny, P; Geenen, J E; Hogan, W J; Komorowski, R A · Gastroenterology · 1991

case_report · Level V

Where this comes from

Abstract

This study shows a patient who presented with intermittent biliary tract obstruction caused by ampullary hamartoma. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography showed a large ulcerated papilla and dilated biliary ducts. Tissue diagnosis was established by a large particle biopsy obtained with a snare. The patient underwent a successful endoscopic sphincterotomy and has remained symptom free for 4 years.

Medical subject headings