cholangiocarcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
bile duct cancer
2
Q
types?
A
intrahepatic
extra hepatic
gall bladder
ampullary
3
Q
risk factors?
A
- Age
- PSC- primary sclerolising cholangitis
- Congenital cystic disease
- Biliary-hepatic drainage
- Thorotrast- constrast used in imaging
- Hepatolithiasis- gallstones in the biliary ducts of the liver
4
Q
symptoms
A
- Jaundice
- Itchiness
- Non-specific symptoms
5
Q
management
A
- Only route for potential removal is surgery
- Palliative care: Stenting, bypass, liver bypass, chemo, radio
6
Q
Hereditary risks associated with ampullarf cancer?
A
FAP
