[Hilar and peripheral cholangiocarcinomas].
Cholangiocarcinoma is the most frequent malignant neoplasm of the bile ducts. It continues to be a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge because of its form of growth and intimate relation with hepatic hilus structures. While cholangiocarcinomas situated distal to the biliary confluence have well-defined characteristics and treatment, cholangiocarcinomas situated in or proximal to the biliary confluence are problematic. A study was made of the so-called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas by establishing two types, peripheral and hilar. Their features and therapeutic options are analyzed and published results are reviewed.
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Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Doyle
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Madariaga
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D000367:Age Factors; D001650:Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D001653:Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D018281:Cholangiocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D012737:Sex Factors
Colangiocarcinomas hiliares y periféricos.