Cholangiocarcinoma: Morphologic classification and ultrasonographic findings
R Popova Jovanovska, M Trajkovska, M Genadieva, N Joksimovik, G Dereban, K Stardelova · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2013 · Heft 10
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Purpose: According macro morphological features, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is classified into three types: nodular (mass forming), periductal (infiltrating along the bile duct wall) and intraductal (visible intraductal tumor). Extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is classified as nodular, sclerosing and papillary, corresponding to intrahepatic types respectively. The aim of the study is to show different ultrasound findings in patients with various morphological appearances of cholangiocarcinoma. Material and methods: The study shows 35 patients with cholangiocarcinoma. Diagnosis was established by clinical fin…