Biliary Structures

Introduction

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  • Ampulla of Vater
    • formed by the union of the pancreatic and biliary duct that is located in the
      • major duodenal papilla
    • clinical correlation
      • structures that block the ampulla of Vater can result in
        • pancreatitis
        • cholangitis
      • etiology
        • gallstones blocking the ampulla of Vater
        • ampullary carcinoma