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Histological and molecular characterization of intrahepatic bile duct cancers suggests an expanded definition of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma.
HPB : the official journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association - 1 Feb 2019
Akita Masayuki, Sofue Keitaro, Fujikura Kohei, Otani Kyoko, Itoh Tomoo, Ajiki Tetsuo, Fukumoto Takumi, Zen Yoh
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BACKGROUND: Growing evidence has suggested that intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) can be classified into small- and large-duct types. The present study aimed to elucidate how large-duct iCCA is similar and dissimilar to perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (pCCA). METHODS: The study cohort consisted of iCCA (n = 58) and pCCA (n = 44). After iCCA tumors were separated into small- (n = 36) and large-duct (n = 22)...
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