biliary tract tumours Flashcards
what are polys called in gall bladder
adenoma
are all polyps cancerous
no
what is the only reliable predictor of malignant risk
polyp size >10 mm
when are polyps removed
when polyps >10mm
who gets carcinoma of gall bladder more women or men
women
what is often found with gall bladder cancer
gall bladder stones
treatment for cancer of gall bladder
palliative chemotherapy
what are cancers of the biliary tree classified as
intrahepatic or extrahepatic
where is intrahepatic carcinoma
above the hilum of the liver
where is extrahepatic carcinoma
involves hilum or bile duct distal to the hilum
how are they classified
TNM
diagnosing cholangiocarcioma
- ultrasound
then
CT and MRCP
what are the findings or cholangiocarcinoma
proximal biliary dilatation with or without a visible mass
treatment of cholangiocarcinoma
palliative care with chemo regimes
what does carcinoma of the head of the pancreas present with
- bile duct obstruction
- jaundice
