Cholangiocarcinoma: classification, diagnosis, staging, imaging features, and management

Abdom Radiol (NY). 2017 Jun;42(6):1637-1649. doi: 10.1007/s00261-017-1094-7.

Abstract

Cholangiocarcinoma is a relatively uncommon malignant neoplasm with poor prognosis. The distinction between extrahepatic and intrahepatic subtypes is important as epidemiological features, biologic and pathologic characteristics, and clinical course are different for both entities. This review study focuses on the role imaging plays in the diagnosis, classification, staging, and post-treatment assessment of cholangiocarcinoma.

Keywords: Cholangiocarcinoma; Computed tomography; Magnetic resonance imaging; Tumor staging.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / classification
  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / pathology
  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / therapy
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Cholangiocarcinoma / classification
  • Cholangiocarcinoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cholangiocarcinoma / pathology
  • Cholangiocarcinoma / therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Imaging*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Prognosis

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor