MRI Findings of an Ampulla of Vater Neuroendocrine Tumor with Liver and Lymph Node Metastasis: a Case Report
10.13104/imri.2018.22.2.123
- Author:
Jung Hyun NOH
1
;
Mi Hyun PARK
;
Seung Kyu CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Dankook University Hospital, Dankook University School of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea. deepva@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Neuroendocrine tumor;
Ampulla of Vater;
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- MeSH:
Ampulla of Vater;
Female;
Humans;
Liver;
Lymph Nodes;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Middle Aged;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Neuroendocrine Tumors
- From:Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2018;22(2):123-130
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
An ampulla of Vater neuroendocrine tumor (AOV-NET) is a rare subset of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs). Very few studies have been undertaken regarding MRI findings of an AOV-NET. We report on a case of a 59-year-old woman diagnosed with an AOV-NET with liver and lymph node metastasis, with an emphasis on the MRI findings. This case shows rare and precious typical MRI findings of an AOV-NET. The MRI visualized the AOV-NET very well and is helpful for the differentiation of an AOV-NET from other tumors in the ampullary area as well as with treatment planning.
