[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.
Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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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.