Cholangiocarcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
what is the most common site of cholangiocarcinoma?
A
perihilar region- right and left hepatic ducts have joined
2
Q
risk factors of cholangiocarcinoma?
A
primary sclerosing cholangitis and liver flukes- parasitic infection
3
Q
presentation of cholangiocarcinoma?
A
obstructive jaundice, generalised itching, weight loss, RUQ pain, palpable gallbladder, hepatomegaly
4
Q
diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma?
A
CT and biopsy
5
Q
tumour marker for cholangiocarcinoma?
A
CA 19-9
6
Q
management of cholangiocarcinoma?
A
curative surgery radiotherapy and chemotherapy, palliative treatment stents
7
Q
what other features can be seen in cholangiocarcinoma?
A
sister mary joseph nodes and left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy virchow node
