Lymphangioma of Vater's Ampulla: A Rare Cause of Obstructive Jaundice: Endoscopic Therapy

T. Artaza Dept. of Gastroenterology and Dept. of Pathology, Virgen de la Salud Hospital, Toledo, Spain

J. L. M. Potenciano Dept. of Gastroenterology and Dept. of Pathology, Virgen de la Salud Hospital, Toledo, Spain

M. Legaz Dept. of Gastroenterology and Dept. of Pathology, Virgen de la Salud Hospital, Toledo, Spain

C. Muñoz Dept. of Gastroenterology and Dept. of Pathology, Virgen de la Salud Hospital, Toledo, Spain

A. Talavera Dept. of Gastroenterology and Dept. of Pathology, Virgen de la Salud Hospital, Toledo, Spain

E. Sánchez Dept. of Gastroenterology and Dept. of Pathology, Virgen de la Salud Hospital, Toledo, Spain

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.

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