Abstract
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.
| Translated title of the contribution | Hilar and peripheral cholangiocarcinomas |
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| Original language | Spanish |
| Pages (from-to) | 580-591 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Revista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas |
| Volume | 90 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Hilar cholangiocarcinomas
- Peripheral cholangiocarcinomas
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology