Ampulla of Vater
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The ampulla of Vater, also hepatopancreatic ampulla, is found in the duodenum. It has a unique histology and is a relatively common site of disease.
Normal histology
Features:[1]
- Complex folding of epithelium - may for papillae.
- +/-Pancreatic heterotopia - common.
- +/-Gastric heterotopia - not common.
Ampullary tumours
Ampullary adenoma
General
- Uncommon.
- May be associated with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP).
Microscopic
Features:
- +/-Paneth cells - may be prominent.[2]
- Similar to adenoma of colon - with:
- Less pseudostratification.
- Finer chromatin pattern.
DDx:
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- See tubular adenoma.
Ampullary carcinoma
- AKA ampullary adenocarcinoma.
General
- Uncommon.
- Textbook association: familial adenomatous polyposis.[3][4]
Classification
Adsay et al. proposed a four subtype classification system:[5]
| Subtype | Prevalence | Definition | Subclassification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intra-ampullary carcinoma | ~25% of cases | intra-ampullary epithelium and/or distal end of CBD or pancreatic duct | |
| Ampullary-ductal carcinoma | ~15% of cases | arise from intra-ampullary ducts | |
| Peri-ampullary duodenal carcinoma | ~5% of cases | primary duodenal, ampullary orficie must be clearly within lesion | (1) intestinal type, (2) mixed mucinous-intestinal type |
| Ampullary carcinoma not otherwise specified | ~55% of cases | arise from papillary projection into duodenum - from foveolar-like epithelium with goblet cells |
Microscopic
Features:
- Dependent on subtype:[6]Cite error: Closing
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DDx:
- Invasive ductal carcinoma of the pancreas - has a much worse prognosis.
- Ectopic pancreas.[7]
IHC
Features:[6]
- CK7 +ve.
- CK20 +ve.
- MUC2 +ve.
Others:
- SMAD4 +ve/-ve.
- Lost in pancreatic neoplasia ~90% of cases vs. ~35% of ampullary tumours.[8]
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- Separate CAP protocol.[9]
See also
References
- ↑ Mills, Stacey E; Carter, Darryl; Greenson, Joel K; Reuter, Victor E; Stoler, Mark H (2009). Sternberg's Diagnostic Surgical Pathology (5th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. pp. 1639. ISBN 978-0781779425.
- ↑ Mills, Stacey E; Carter, Darryl; Greenson, Joel K; Reuter, Victor E; Stoler, Mark H (2009). Sternberg's Diagnostic Surgical Pathology (5th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. pp. 1640. ISBN 978-0781779425.
- ↑ Tran, TC.; Vitale, GC. (Dec 2004). "Ampullary tumors: endoscopic versus operative management.". Surg Innov 11 (4): 255-63. PMID 15756395.
- ↑ Soravia, C.; Berk, T.; Haber, G.; Cohen, Z.; Gallinger, S.. "Management of advanced duodenal polyposis in familial adenomatous polyposis.". J Gastrointest Surg 1 (5): 474-8. PMID 9834381.
- ↑ Adsay, V.; Ohike, N.; Tajiri, T.; Kim, GE.; Krasinskas, A.; Balci, S.; Bagci, P.; Basturk, O. et al. (Sep 2012). "Ampullary Region Carcinomas: Definition and Site Specific Classification with Delineation of Four Clinicopathologically and Prognostically Distinct Subsets in an Analysis of 249 Cases.". Am J Surg Pathol. doi:10.1097/PAS.0b013e31826399d8. PMID 23026934.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Fischer, HP.; Zhou, H. (2004). "Pathogenesis of carcinoma of the papilla of Vater.". J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg 11 (5): 301-9. doi:10.1007/s00534-004-0898-3. PMID 15549428.
- ↑ Hsu, SD.; Chan, DC.; Hsieh, HF.; Chen, TW.; Yu, JC.; Chou, SJ. (Apr 2008). "Ectopic pancreas presenting as ampulla of Vater tumor.". Am J Surg 195 (4): 498-500. doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.01.043. PMID 18304504.
- ↑ McCarthy, DM.; Hruban, RH.; Argani, P.; Howe, JR.; Conlon, KC.; Brennan, MF.; Zahurak, M.; Wilentz, RE. et al. (Mar 2003). "Role of the DPC4 tumor suppressor gene in adenocarcinoma of the ampulla of Vater: analysis of 140 cases.". Mod Pathol 16 (3): 272-8. doi:10.1097/01.MP.0000057246.03448.26. PMID 12640108.
- ↑ URL: http://www.cap.org/apps/docs/committees/cancer/cancer_protocols/2012/Ampulla_12protocol_3101.pdf. Accessed on: 12 September 2012.