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World J Clin Cases. Mar 6, 2022; 10(7): 2268-2274
Published online Mar 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i7.2268
Mixed neuroendocrine-nonneuroendocrine neoplasm of the ampulla: Four case reports
Yang Wang, Zhen Zhang, Cheng Wang, Shi-Hang Xi, Xiao-Ming Wang
Yang Wang, Zhen Zhang, Cheng Wang, Shi-Hang Xi, Xiao-Ming Wang, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241000, Anhui Province, China
Author contributions: Wang Y contribute to data analysis and writing; Zhang Z and Wang C contribute to data collection; Xi SH contribute to manuscript revision; Wang XM contribute to data and manuscript revision; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Supported by Funded Project of "Mountain Climbing" Cultivation Project of Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, No. KPF2019011.
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Corresponding author: Xiao-Ming Wang, MD, Chief Doctor, Professor, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, No. 2 Zheshan West Road, Wuhu 241000, Anhui Province, China. wxm6901@aliyun.com
Received: July 20, 2021
Peer-review started: July 21, 2021
First decision: October 16, 2021
Revised: October 27, 2021
Accepted: January 25, 2022
Article in press: January 25, 2022
Published online: March 6, 2022
Core Tip

Core Tip: Mixed neuroendocrine-nonneuroendocrine neoplasm (MiNEN) is a rare tumor that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas. MiNEN occurring in ampulla is extremely rare. We report 4 cases of MiNEN of the ampulla, summarizes these cases and reviews related literature.