Abstract
De novo cholangiocarcinoma associated with recurrent primary sclerosing cholangitis in the transplanted liver is rare. This case report reviews the literature and highlights the need to consider cholangiocarcinoma in transplanted patients with PSC that clinically/biochemically deteriorate.
© 2011 The Authors. Transplant International © 2011 European Society for Organ Transplantation.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Bile Duct Neoplasms / complications
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Bile Duct Neoplasms / etiology
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Cholangiocarcinoma / complications*
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Cholangiocarcinoma / etiology*
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Cholangitis, Sclerosing / complications*
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Cholangitis, Sclerosing / etiology*
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Fatal Outcome
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Humans
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Liver Neoplasms / complications
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Liver Neoplasms / etiology
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Liver Transplantation / methods*
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Male
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Recurrence
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Reoperation
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Risk Factors
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Treatment Outcome