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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2]
Overview
On CT scan, cholangiocarcinoma is characterized by homogenously low in attenuation and demonstrate heterogenous minor peripheral enhancement with gradual enhancement centrally. Capsular retraction may be observed.
CT scan
- Abdominal CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma. Findings on CT scan suggestive of cholangiocarcinoma include:[1][2]
- Capsular retraction
- Dilation of bile ducts distal to the mass
- Narrowing of the portal veins or hepatic veins
- Lobar or segmental hepatic atrophy associated with vascular invasion
References
- ↑ Han, Joon Koo; Choi, Byung Ihn; Kim, Ah Young; An, Su Kyung; Lee, Joon Woo; Kim, Tae Kyung; Kim, Sun-Whe (2002). "Cholangiocarcinoma: Pictorial Essay of CT and Cholangiographic Findings". RadioGraphics. 22 (1): 173–187. doi:10.1148/radiographics.22.1.g02ja15173. ISSN 0271-5333.
- ↑ Vilgrain V (2008). "Staging cholangiocarcinoma by imaging studies". HPB (Oxford). 10 (2): 106–9. doi:10.1080/13651820801992617. PMC 2504386. PMID 18773065.