Adenocarcinoma of Papilla of Vater (5 of 5)

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Case description

Lymph nodes metastases are present in as many as half of patients. Pericanalicular lymph nodes usually are the first to be involved. Nodes along the superior mesenteric, gastroduodenal, common hepatic, and splenic arteries, as well as the celiac trunk, are the second station of lymph nodes. Perineural, vascular, and lymphatic invasion are associated with a poor prognosis. Liver is the most common site (66%) of distant metastasis, followed by lymph nodes (22%) In advanced cases, lung metastasis also may occur.

tags: Vater's papilla adenoma duodenum endoscopy

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