Hepatobiliary malignancies are a diverse group of neoplasms involving the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. Although intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, and gallbladder adenocarcinoma share many biological and anatomic features, they have distinct clinical presentations and natural histories that require individual consideration. Here, we discuss the incidence, outcomes, patient presentation, initial workup, pathologic diagnoses, staging classification, imaging and surgical staging, and determinants of resectability for each malignancy.
Keywords: Cancer; Carcinoma; Cholangiocarcinoma; Gallbladder; Hepatobiliary; Hepatocellular; Liver; Staging.
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