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Lymphangioma of Vater's ampulla: a rare cause of obstructive jaundice. Endoscopic therapy
T Artaza1, J M Potenciano, M Legaz
1Dept. of Gastroenterology, Virgen de la Salud Hospital, Toledo, Spain.
Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology
|August 1, 1995
Abstract
Background:
We report endoscopic excision of a lymphangioma in an infrequent location, Vater's ampulla, with resolution of the obstructive jaundice caused by this tumor.
Methods:
An endoscopic papillotomy was performed together with polypectomy of the tumoral mass.
Results:
The patient evolved satisfactorily, with jaundice and biochemical cholestasis disappearing.
Conclusions:
We believe endoscopic therapy is the ideal treatment for small lymphangiomas in the digestive tract.