Question: is ampullary carcinoma pancreatic cancer?
Answer: Types of ampullary cancer True ampullary cancers originate in the ampulla of Vater. They are often confused with periampullary cancers. These originate in the pancreas, bile duct, or intestines close to the ampulla of Vater. In general, cancers that are ampullary have a better survival rate than periampullary cancers.