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Cholangiocarcinoma Flashcards

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Aetiologies?

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Associated with PSC

Sporadic

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Pathology?

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Carcinoma of the biliary tree, can occur anywhere

Associated with PSC due to dysplasia caused by chronic inflammation

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Signs and symptoms?

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Late presentation of obstructive jaundice, RUQ pain, weight loss, fever, ascites

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Investigations and findings?

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LFTs - increased ALP, bilirubin

USS/CT/ERCP/MRCP - for diagnosis/staging

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Management?

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Palliative

Excision of biliary tree and drainage stenting

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Complications?

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5 year survival is 20-40%

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