Cholangiocarcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
Define
A
Adenocarcinoma of the biliary tree
2
Q
aetiology/risk factors
A
unknown
UC PSC Choledochal cyst Caroli disease PARASITIC INFECTIONS
3
Q
Epidemiology:
A
in developing countries as lots of parasitic infections
very rare
4
Q
symptoms:
A
obstructive jaundice signs: yellow sclera pale stools dark urine pruitis abdo pain FLAWS
5
Q
signs
A
jaundice
palpable gall bladder
epigastric/RUQ pain
hepatomegaly
6
Q
Investigations
A
FBC U + Es LFTS clotting screen CA 19-9 endoscopy ultrasound CT, MRI, bone scan`
