Diagnosing cholangiocarcinoma in primary sclerosing cholangitis: an "evidence based radiology" review.
Cholangiocarcinoma is a serious but common complication of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) that is often difficult to diagnose. The aim of this study was to conduct an evidence based radiology review of the diagnostic modalities used to identify cholangiocarcinoma in patients with PSC. A systematic review of the current best evidence was carried out and a diagnostic algorithm for cholangiocarcinoma in PSC is proposed.
Walker
Sarah L
SL
National Liver Unit, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland. slw007@gmail.com
McCormick
P Aidan
PA
D001650:Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D001653:Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000097:blood; D001706:Biopsy; D018281:Cholangiocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D015209:Cholangitis, Sclerosing / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor