Abstract:Introduction/Objective
Ampullary cancer (AC) are rare and represents only 6% of the malignant periampullary tumors. Two main histologic subtypes of AC are pancreatobiliary (Pb-AC), and intestinal (In-AC). The data on the influencing role of several characteristics associated with AC subtypes on long term outcome is still emerging. Our study aimed to analyze the two subtypes Pb-AC and In-AC regarding their primary tumor site, median overall survival, and associated precursor lesion.
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