Resection of thorotrast-induced cholangiocarcinoma.
We report a case of successful surgical treatment of cholangiocarcinoma caused by a long standing thorotrastosis. Thorotrastosis should be recognized as a preliminary stage of malignancy. If early diagnosis of the tumor can be made, treatment may be successful.
D002759:Adenoma, Bile Duct / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D001650:Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006498:Hepatectomy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013911:Thorium Dioxide / Q000009:adverse effects*
D003287:Contrast Media; D013911:Thorium Dioxide