Abstract | BACKGROUND: Cholangioscopy has been used in the treatment of bile duct stones and the diagnosis of various bile duct tumors. However, the cholangioscopic characteristics of the various types of bile duct tumors have not been clearly described. We analyzed the results of cholangioscopic examinations and classified the findings according to tumor histology. METHODS: Cholangioscopic findings from 111 patients with benign or malignant bile duct tumors were reviewed. The mucosal changes, the presence of neovascularization, and the patterns of luminal narrowing were analyzed and compared with the histologic diagnosis. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: Bile duct tumors exhibit characteristic cholangioscopic findings and cholangioscopy seems to be useful for differential diagnosis.
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Authors | D W Seo, S K Lee, K S Yoo, G H Kang, M H Kim, D J Suh, Y I Min |
Journal | Gastrointestinal endoscopy
(Gastrointest Endosc)
Vol. 52
Issue 5
Pg. 630-4
(Nov 2000)
ISSN: 0016-5107 [Print] United States |
PMID | 11060187
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Bile Duct Neoplasms
(pathology)
- Endoscopy, Digestive System
- Humans
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