Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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MRI Findings of an Ampulla of Vater Neuroendocrine Tumor with Liver and Lymph Node Metastasis: a Case Report

  • Noh, Jung Hyun (Department of Radiology, Dankook University Hospital, Dankook University School of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Mi Hyun (Department of Radiology, Dankook University Hospital, Dankook University School of Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Seung Kyu (Department of Pathology, Dankook University Hospital, Dankook University School of Medicine)
  • Received : 2018.04.10
  • Accepted : 2018.05.30
  • Published : 2018.06.30
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Abstract

An ampulla of Vater neuroendocrine tumor (AOV-NET) is a rare subset of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs). Very few studies have been undertaken regarding MRI findings of an AOV-NET. We report on a case of a 59-year-old woman diagnosed with an AOV-NET with liver and lymph node metastasis, with an emphasis on the MRI findings. This case shows rare and precious typical MRI findings of an AOV-NET. The MRI visualized the AOV-NET very well and is helpful for the differentiation of an AOV-NET from other tumors in the ampullary area as well as with treatment planning.

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