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Cholangiocarcinoma

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Jaundice and weight loss.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
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The intrahepatic biliary duct and proximal common bile duct are dilated due to a mass within the distal common bile duct. The pancreas and pancreatic duct seem normal. 

Case Discussion

This case is histologically proven as a cholangiocarcinoma

Cholangiocarcinoma is a malignant tumor arising from the biliary tree and tends to have a poor prognosis and high morbidity.

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