| Literature DB >> 25133021 |
Yuichi Sanada1, Yujo Kawashita1, Satomi Okada1, Takashi Azuma1, Shigetoshi Matsuo1.
Abstract
Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is macroscopically classified into three subtypes, mass-forming-type, periductal infiltrating-type, and intraductal growth-type. Each subtype should be preoperatively differentiated to perform the valid surgical resection. Recent researches have revealed the clinical, radiologic, pathobiological characteristics of each subtype. We reviewed recently published studies covering various aspects of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC), focusing especially on the macroscopic subtypes and stem cell features to better understand the pathophysiology of ICC and to establish the valid therapeutic strategy.Entities:
Keywords: Combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma; Hepatic progenitor cells; Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma; Macroscopic subtype
Year: 2014 PMID: 25133021 PMCID: PMC4133518 DOI: 10.4291/wjgp.v5.i3.188
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol ISSN: 2150-5330