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. 2017 Jan 8;5(4):277–281. doi: 10.1093/gastro/gow044

Table 2.

Indications for ERCP with ampullary and without ampullary biopsy

Indication Number of cases (%)
With ampullary biopsy (N = 54)
  • Abnormal liver function tests, jaundice, biliary stricture/dilatation

52 (96.2)
  • Papillary/ampullary tumor

16 (29.6)
  • Pancreatitis/pancreatic mass

12 (22.2)
  • Bile duct stones

7 (12.9)
Without ampullary biopsy (N = 54)
  • Biliary stricture/dilatation

44 (81.5)
  • Bile duct stones

21 (38.9)
  • Pancreatitis

14 (25.9)