The Korean Journal of Medicine

The Korean Association of Internal Medicine (대한내과학회)
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Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma: Recent update of radiologic assessment

간문부 담관암: 영상의학적 진단의 최신 지견

  • Han, Joon-Koo (Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
  • 한준구 (서울대학교 의과대학 영상의학교실)
  • Published : 2010.12.01
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Abstract

Hilar cholangiocarcinoma is an adenocarcinoma of the bile duct arising from the large bile ducts near the hepatic hilum. In this manuscript, radiologic findings and preoperative assessment techniques are described according to morphologic classification proposed by Liver cancer study group of Japan. Also, pros and cons of each imaging modalities are discussed.

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