Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: Clinical Aspects,Pathology and Treatment

Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is the second most common primary tumor of the liver. Tofurther define its clinicopathology and surgical management, we reviewed our experience. Clinicalpresentations of 32 patients with ICC was similar to that with hepatocellular carcinoma. Jaundiceoccurred in only 27 percent. ICC was unresectable due to advanced disease stage in 81 percent. Sixpatients had curative resections with two 5 year disease free survivors. Underlying liver disease wasassociated with ICC in 34 percent of patients.