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Annals of Medicine and Surgery
Gangliocytic paraganglioma treated with ampullectomy, A case report
Gangliocytic paragangliomas are rare, and typically benign neuroendocrine neoplasms
usually found in the second portion of the duodenum. Though recurrence is rare, metastatic cases have
been noted. A standardized treatment has not been determined. An endoscopic resection can be carried
out, unless metastasis has been noted. We present the case of a patient who underwent an ampullectomy, with successful removal of the tumor, and no recurrence on follow-up.
In conclusion, we present the case of an incidental gangliocytic paraganglioma occurring in
the periampullary region of the patient. Ampullectomy was carried out and to date the patient has had
no recurrence.
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