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Ampulla of Vater: An enlargement of the ducts from the liver and pancreas at the point where they enter the small intestine. Bile from the liver and secretions from the pancreas come through the ampulla of Vater to mix with food in the duodenum and aid digestion.
Named for Abraham Vater (1684-1751), a German anatomist. Also called the papilla of Vater.
Ampulla of Vater: An enlargement of the ducts from the liver and pancreas at the point where they enter the small intestine. Bile from the liver and secretions from the ...
Carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater, shown in the image below, is a rare malignant tumor arising within 2 cm of the distal end of the common bile duct, where it ...
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Brief and Straightforward Guide: What Is the Ampulla of Vater?
Ampulla of Vater The widened portion of the duct through which the bile and pancreatic juices enter the intestine. Ampulla is a Latin word for a bottle with a narrow ...