[Biliary adenocarcinoma arising from atypical benign lesions]

Cir Esp. 2005 Sep;78(3):192-4. doi: 10.1016/s0009-739x(05)70914-3.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Tumors of the biliary tract have a poor prognosis. When these tumors arise from a prior benign lesion the prognosis improves. We present two cases of carcinoma developing from atypical benign lesions. Aggressive surgical treatment was provided.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery
  • Aged
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / pathology
  • Biliary Tract Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Biliary Tract Neoplasms / surgery
  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
  • Female
  • Humans