A Case of Gangliocytic Paraganglioma of the Ampulla of Vater Presenting as Jaundice.
- Author:
Hwang Rae CHUN
1
;
Chang Duck KIM
;
Chang Won BAECK
;
Sang Kyun YU
;
Yong Sik KIM
;
Yoon Tae JEEN
;
Hoon Jai CHUN
;
Hong Sik LEE
;
Soon Ho UM
;
Sang Woo LEE
;
Jai Hyun CHOI
;
Ho Sang RYU
;
Jung Woo CHOI
;
Jin Hai HYUN
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kumcge@chollian.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Gangliocytic paraganglioma;
Ampulla of Vater;
Jaundice
- MeSH:
Ampulla of Vater*;
Duodenum;
Endoscopy;
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage;
Jaundice*;
Jaundice, Obstructive;
Korea;
Melena;
Paraganglioma*;
Ulcer
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2005;30(1):47-51
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Gangliocytic paraganglioma is a rare and benign gastrointestinal tumor that usually arises in the second portion of the duodenum. Histogenesis of this tumor is yet unclear. It is incidentally found during radiographic examinations or during endoscopy looking for the cause of gastrointestinal hemorrhage, which usually manifests as mucosal ulcerations. To our knowledge, there was only one case of duodenal gangliocytic paraganglioma presenting with melena in Korea. We experienced a case of gangliocytic paraganglioma arising from the ampulla of Vater, presenting as obstructive jaundice, which was subsequently removed surgically. Thus, we report this case with a review of literatures.
