PubMed · 1998 · 11 citations · 0 references
MedicineOncologyPathologyGastrointestinal OncologyHepatologySurgical OncologyBiliary Tract CancerHepatobiliary CancerHepatobiliary DiseaseHepatobiliary PathologyHepatobiliary SurgeryLiver CancerBile Duct Cancer SurgeryBile Duct DiseaseBile Duct SurgeryCarcinoid Tumor DiagnosisHepatic Tumors
The authors discuss an uncommon case in the literature of a carcinoid tumor of in the bifurcation of common hepatic duct. The tumor was surgically resected and the duct was reconstructed by Y of Roux's technic. The patient had a good evolution and no tumoral lesion was found in post operative exams during the last six months. The authors present a literature review and discuss diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.