Liver CT Appearances
Hepatic Cholangiocarcinoma CT Findings
- Periductal-infiltrating mass
- Mass is often sizeable and nonencapsulated
- Intraductal growth
- Peripheral washout appearance
- May have capsular retraction and bile duct dilation
- May have daughter nodules
- Dilated ducts more common than in hepatoma
Other Information About Hepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
Etiology:
- Unknown
Epidemiology:
- Typically presents around ages 50-70
Presentation:
- Jaundice
- Itching
- Dark urine and/or light-colored stool
- RUQ pain
- Fever
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
Prognosis:
- Relative 5-year survival rate is around 9-11% for all stages
Related Pearls: Cholangiocarcinoma