Cholangiocarcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
What are risk factors of cholangiocarcinoma?
A
Primary sclerosing cholangitis
2
Q
What type of cell are the majority of cholangiocarcinoma?
A
Adenocarcinoma
3
Q
Where is the most common site
A
Perihilar region
4
Q
What is the presentation?
A
Obstructive jaundice
Pale stools
Dark urine
Itching
Palpable gb
Hepatomegaly
RUQ pain
5
Q
What is Courvoisiers law?
A
Palpable gallbladder along with jaundice is unlikely to be gallstones
Usually pancreatic cancer or cholangiocarcinoma
6
Q
what tumour marker is raised
A
CA19-9
7
Q
What are options for treatment?
A
Stent to relieve biliary obstruction
Surgery to improve sx
Palliative chemo or radiotherapy
EOL care
