Cholangiocarcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
Cholangiosarcoma
Majority located in
A
Malignancy of biliary tree, in bile ducts
perihilar/CBD
2
Q
Patho
Influenced by
Rf
A
Stepwise accumulation of genetic abnormalities
inflammtion/cacinogen exposure
PSC, congenital biliary anomalies, liver fluke infestation, cholelithiasis/cholecystitis
3
Q
Eval of pt with obstructive jaundice
Then
Tumor markers
A
US- biliary tract dilation proximal to tumor
MRCP/CT- tumor with bile duct obstruction
may be present- CA 19-9 >
1000 (usually seen in PSC)
4
Q
Management
A
Surcical resection for localized
Alongside chemo/rad
