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Computed tomography of primary intrahepatic biliary malignancy

Journal Article · · Radiology; (United States)
Fifteen patients with primary intrahepatic biliary malignancy (cholangiocarcinoma in 13, biliary cystadenocarcinoma in two) were examined by computed tomography (CT). The CT features were classified into three types: (A) a well-defined round cystic mass with internal papillary projections, (B) a localized intrahepatic biliary dilatation without a definite mass lesion, and (C) miscellaneous low-density masses. Intraphepatic biliary dilatation was noted in all cases of Types A and B and half of those of Type C; dilatation of extrahepatic bile ducts occurred in 4/4, 1/3, and 0/8, respectively. CT patterns, such as a well-defined round cystic mass with papillary projections or dilatation of intra- and extrahepatic ducts, give important clues leading to a correct diagnosis of primary intrahepatic biliary malignancy.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Tokyo, Japan
OSTI ID:
5743513
Journal Information:
Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 147:2; ISSN RADLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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