| Literature DB >> 25436138 |
Evan J Walker1, Jeffry P Simko1, Eric K Nakakura1, Andrew H Ko1.
Abstract
The role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and/or radiation for localized or potentially resectable cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) has not been well established. We present here the case of a patient with an extrahepatic CCA who achieved a pathologic complete response after undergoing preoperative gemcitabine-based chemotherapy, without sequential or concurrent use of radiation. Further evaluation of neoadjuvant strategies in CCA, including not only combined-modality therapy but also the use of chemotherapy exclusively, is warranted in prospective study design.Entities:
Keywords: Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA); chemotherapy; complete response; neoadjuvant
Year: 2014 PMID: 25436138 PMCID: PMC4226816 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2078-6891.2014.051
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Gastrointest Oncol ISSN: 2078-6891