Preoperative Radiologic Evaluation of Cholangiocarcinoma.
In patients with cholangiocarcinoma, surgical resection with curative intent is the only way to achieve cure. Since surgical resection of cholangiocarcinomas is technically demanding, determination of resectability and accurate preoperative staging are crucial. For these purposes, high quality imaging including multidetector computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging with magnetic resonance cholangiopancreaticography, is mandatory. This article will present recent advances in imaging techniques for cholangiocarginomas, potential pitfalls in imaging evaluation, and a checklist for preoperative radiologic assessment of resectability in these patients with an emphasis on perihilar cholangiocarinoma.
Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
So Yeon
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Kim
D001650:Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D018281:Cholangiocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D049448:Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance; D006801:Humans; D057234:Preoperative Period; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Cholangiocarcinoma; Imaging, diagnostic; Magnetic resonance imaging; Multidetector-row computed tomography; Neoplasm staging