Cholangiocarcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
What is cholangiocarcinoma?
A
bile duct cancer.
2
Q
What is the main risk factor for cholangiocarcinoma?
A
PSC
3
Q
List 4 symptoms of cholangiocarcinoma
A
Biliary colic Sx
Anorexia
Jaundice
Weight loss
4
Q
What may be found on examination in cholangiocarcinoma?
A
Palpable mass in the RUQ (Courvoisier sign)
Periumbilical lymphadenopathy (Sister Mary Joseph nodes)
Left supraclavicular adenopathy (Virchow node)
5
Q
What marker is raised in cholangiocarcinoma?
A
CA19-9
