Endoscopic Perspective in Cholangiocarcinoma Diagnostic Process
Joint Authors
Urban, Ondřej
Vanek, P.
Zoundjiekpon, V.
Falt, P.
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-12-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Cholangiocarcinoma is a malignancy arising from the epithelial lining of the intrahepatic or extrahepatic biliary tract.
Timely diagnosis is challenging due to its silent clinical course.
As reliable laboratory markers are lacking, diagnostic imaging plays a pivotal role.
While cross-sectional imaging studies are usually conclusive for intrahepatic lesions, endoscopy plays an essential role in cases of extrahepatic tumors.
Rational utilization of different diagnostic methods based on available evidence is needed.
This article focuses on the diagnostic role of advanced biliary endoscopy, including endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, cholangioscopy, endoscopic ultrasonography, and intraductal sonography.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Urban, Ondřej& Vanek, P.& Zoundjiekpon, V.& Falt, P.. 2019. Endoscopic Perspective in Cholangiocarcinoma Diagnostic Process. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Urban, Ondřej…[et al.]. Endoscopic Perspective in Cholangiocarcinoma Diagnostic Process. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Urban, Ondřej& Vanek, P.& Zoundjiekpon, V.& Falt, P.. Endoscopic Perspective in Cholangiocarcinoma Diagnostic Process. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155609
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1155609