Abdominal ct scans showed neither liver compromise nor compromise of the lymph nodes, nor vascular involvement. Of those cases, roughly twothirds are located somewhere in the bile duct system, with an additional 10% containing klatskin tumors, a serious and rare type of tumor named after dr. It is the most common type of cholangiocarcinoma, accounting for more than half of all cases. Although all ccas share some characteristics, the di. It comprises 18 cancer registries that gather data. Because of the rarity of this malignancy, its prognostic risk factors have not been completely analyzed. Each year approximately 15,000 new cases of liver and biliary tract cancers are diagnosed in the united states. Hi jackie, after several echographic tests and ctscans there was still nothing visualized. The objective of our study was to evaluate prospectively the preoperative use of 16mdct angiography and cholangiography in determining the resectability of klatskin tumors. Zentrales gallengangskarzinom klatskintumor springerlink. Klatskin tumor genetic and rare diseases information. As described by bloom, et al these tumors may be nodular i.
With over 20 years of practice and having dealt with the most complex liver diseases, dr. A 55yearold immunocompetent woman was presented with features of obstructive jaundice and a clinicoradiological picture suggestive of a hilar cholangiocarcinoma klatskin tumour. Definition of klatskin tumor nci dictionary of cancer terms. Tumor involving the confluence of the right and left hepatic ducts is known as klatskin tumor. The disease was named after gerald klatskin, who in 1965 described 15 cases and found some characteristics for this type of cholangiocarcinoma. Pdf demographics, tumor characteristics, treatment, and. Nomograms predict survival outcome of klatskin tumors. In addition to the liver, the composite allografts included various combina. A klatskin tumor or hilar cholangiocarcinoma is a cholangiocarcinoma cancer of the biliary tree occurring at the confluence of the right and left hepatic bile ducts. Cholangiocarcinoma staging radiology reference article. Five patients had types iii and underwent resection of the bile ducts with regional lymphadenectomy, the remaining 17 patients had the same in addition to a right hepatectomy for type iiia 8 patients, and a left hepatectomy for type iiib 9 patients. Data on klatskin tumors between 2004 and 20 was extracted from the surveillance, epidemiology and end results registry.
Klatskin tumor synonyms, klatskin tumor pronunciation, klatskin tumor translation, english dictionary definition of klatskin tumor. Diagnosing klatskin cancer can be hard, and you may need to have some tests done including. To retrospectively assess the accuracy of combined multiphasic computed tomography ct and direct cholangiography for evaluation of the resectability of hilar cholangiocarcinoma, on the basis of revised criteria for unresectability, by using surgery as the reference standard. Diagnosis, preoperative evaluation and surgical considerations article pdf available in cirugia espanola 939 november 2015 with 85 reads how we measure reads. Tumor invades the bile duct wall with a depth greater than 12 mm. It originates from the bifurcation of the extrahepatic bile duct and was first described in 1965 by gerald klatskin who reported 15 cases and defined some features in these cholangiocarcinomas 24. After a ercp they came to the conclusion that it has to be a klatskin tumor due to the location of the tissue the upper bile duct and part of the liver. Klatskin tumor is a term that was traditionally given to a hilar cholangiocarcinoma, occurring at the bifurcation of the common hepatic duct. However, caseating granulomatous lesion associated with miliary nodules were revealed intraoperatively. Mar 04, 2017 donning and removing ppe donning and doffing ppe. Therapeutical concepts and results for klatskin tumors. In recent years, with the invention and development of the technology of mdct, increasing numbers of reports have been published on its use for preoperative assessment of liver tumors and pancreatic tumors 1, 2. Last week my husband also 61 was diagnosed with a klatskin tumor. Typically, these tumors are small, poorly differentiated, exhibit aggressive biologic behavior, and tend to obstruct the intrahepatic bile ducts.
The nci dictionary of cancer terms features 8,584 terms related to cancer and medicine. Increased serum levels of carbohydrate antigen 199 and outcomes in primary sclerosing cholangitis patients without cholangiocarcinoma. Comprometimento linfonodal perihilar hepatico e do retroperitonio no estadiamento. All types of cancerous growth in the biliary duct are termed as cholangiocarcinoma. It originates from the bifurcation of the extrahepatic bile duct and was first described in 1965 by gerald klatskin who reported 15 cases and defined some features in these. Hilar cholangiocarcinoma klatskin tumor 117 showed no pulmonary parenchymal or pleural eff usion. Jun 17, 2019 klatskin tumor hilar cholangiocarcinoma or central bile duct carcinoma, kcc is a rare type of tumor, with an annual incidence of no more than 1. Oct, 2016 klatskin tumors are are a type of cholangiocarcinoma that begins in an area called the hilum, where the left and right bile ducts join and leave the liver. Novel prognostic scoring system after surgery for klatskin tumor. Demographics, tumor characteristics, treatment, and. Extrahepatic ccas are categorized as hilarperihilar eg, klatskin tumor or distal eg, tumor arising distal to the origin of the cystic duct. The hospital records were searched from 2001 20 for operated klatskin tumors.
Among this almost 60% to 70 % biliary duct cancer is klatskin tumor 1,2. Apr 20, 2020 ferrero a, lo tesoriere r, vigano l, caggiano l, sgotto e, capussotti l. Kat not real name is a 64yearold indonesian lady from aceh. Gerald klatskin, an american specialist in internal medicine, in 1965 described local, sclerosing adenocarcinomas of the hepatic fork as clinically independent tumor entities, which became known in the literature as socalled klatskin tumors synonyms. Doppler ultrasound showed normal portal venous blood fl ow. Her problems started about three weeks ago when she felt dizzy and had abdominal pain.
A gradual decline in the incidence was noted, with the highest 0. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy and palliative. Methods a population cohort study was conducted in patients selected from the surveillance, epidemiology, and. Demographics, tumor characteristics, treatment, and survival of. Tumor invades the bile duct wall with a depth of 512 m. Probable hepatic tuberculosis masquerading as klatskin tumour. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy and palliative photodynamic therapy of a cholangiocellular carcinoma klatskin tumor j herzog and a eickhoff, klinikum hanau, hanau, germany r20 elsevier gmbh. Klatskin tumor hilar cholangiocarcinoma or central bile duct carcinoma, kcc is a rare type of tumor, with an annual incidence of no more than 1. Extrahepatic biliary cystadenocarcinoma mimicking klatskin. Demographics, tumor characteristics, treatment, and survival. Having heard this klatskin name, i went online and discovered this forum. Data on klatskin tumors between 2004 and 20 was extracted from the. Ecca can be further divided into hcca klatskin tumor and distal cca at the level of the cystic duct.
Pdf demographics, tumor characteristics, treatment, and survival. This stage adenomayoid called protective stage of amelogenesis, which avoids cementoblastic differentiation in the follicle and cementum deposition or osteodentin next to the enamel ten cate 23 j oral pathol med. Curative surgery in the form of major hepatic resection entails significant morbidity. Gerald klatskin in 1965 cancer of the bile ducts can occur anywhere along the course of the biliary. The hilarperihilar tumors originate at the confluence of the left and right hepatic ducts and form approximately 50%60% of all ccas. Feb 08, 2018 a total of 254 patients with klatskin tumors were identified. Caso clinico colangiocarcinoma del coledoco distal. Apr 20, 2020 tumor invades the bile duct wall with a depth less than 5 m.
Cholangiocarcinoma staging is dependent on whether the tumor is primarily intrahepatic icc, hilarperihilar klatskin, or extrahepatic tumor resection is currently the most optimal treatment and the ability of the tumor to infiltrate longitudinally and radially along the biliary tree necessitates aggressive resection strategies such as ipsilateral hepatectomy. Colangiocarcinoma del coledoco sotelomartinez l 1 sanchez. With a poor klatskin tumor prognosis, it is essential that you entrust your care to the most qualified physician to help you get the best chance for recovery. Extrahepatic biliary cystadenocarcinoma mimicking klatskin tumor. Klatskin tumors are the most common type of cholangiocarcinomas and they arise at the confluence of the bile ducts. A 3year prospective study on serum tumor markers used for detecting cholangiocarcinoma in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis. Symptoms usually dont present until advanced stages of disease, when jaundice is the most common feature. Treatment of hilar cholangiocarcinoma klatskin tumors.
The lesion responded to standard antituberculous therapy. Klatskin tumor is a type of cancerous growth develops at the junction between right and left biliary duct from where main bile duct is formed. During surgery they dicovered the liver was infected by 80%. Tumor invades the bile duct wall with a depth less than 5 m. The bismuth classification divides them into four categories. Klatskin tumor definition of klatskin tumor by the free. He is a very sportive, young looking guy, who allways lived a healthy life. Mar 27, 2005 hi jackie, after several echographic tests and ctscans there was still nothing visualized.
We retrospectively studied a series of 22 patients operated for klatskin tumors and investigated the relation between clinicopathological features size, extent of resection, bilirubin. The european multicentre study published in 20 by farges et al. Hilar cholangiocarcinoma, also known as klatskin tumour, is the commonest type of cholangiocarcinoma. Treatment ofhilar cholangiocarcinoma klatskin tumors.
The objective of this study was to investigate the incidence. With klatskin tumors, the cancerous cells may release certain chemicals known as tumor markers that can be detected using blood tests. About 515% of specimens resected for presumed klatskin tumour prove not to be. Klatskin tumors are are a type of cholangiocarcinoma that begins in an area called the hilum, where the left and right bile ducts join and leave the liver. Pdf on mar 1, 20, sergio renato paiscosta and others published extrahepatic biliary cystadenocarcinoma mimicking klatskin tumor find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Klatskin tumor listen klatskin toomer cancer that develops in cells that line the bile ducts in the liver, where the right and left ducts meet. Treatment ofhilar cholangiocarcinoma klatskin tumors with. Preoperative assessment of resectability of hepatic hilar.
Pdf on mar 1, 20, sergio renato paiscosta and others published extrahepatic biliary cystadenocarcinoma mimicking klatskin tumor find, read and. Preoperative evaluation of resectability of klatskin tumor. Percutaneous irreversible electroporation of unresectable hilar cholangiocarcinoma klatskin tumor. Fraiman and his multidisciplinary team can help you determine your next steps. As far as the extrafollicular variant, we agree with philipsen, et al. Hilar cholangiocarcinoma altemeier klatskin tumor 1, 2 is an uncommon malignant neoplasm, arising from the bile duct epithelium of the common hepatic duct or its first and second bifurcation.
Sep 03, 2019 adenomatoid odontogenic tumor, an uncommon tumor. But few reports of its use for the preoperative assessment of klatskin tumors are available. It poses unique problems in the diagnosis and management because of its anatomical location. Percutaneous irreversible electroporation of unresectable. Definition of klatskin tumor nci dictionary of cancer. Demographics, tumor characteristics, treatment, and survival of patients with klatskin tumors article pdf available in annals of gastroenterology 312 march 2018 with 298 reads. The current understanding of these tumors is limited to a small number of case reports or case series. The overall ageadjusted incidence of klatskin tumors between 2004 and 20 was 0. Klatskin definition of klatskin by medical dictionary. We offer a widget that you can add to your website to let users look up cancerrelated terms. Tumor involves the celiac axis, superior mesenteric artery, andor common hepatic artery. Due to the high location of the hilar tumor an endos. A case report cardiovascular and interventional radiology, may 2015 marleen c.
Mark fraiman, md st joseph medical center liver and pancreas center 23,239 views. Klatskin tumor genetic and rare diseases information center. This neoplasia, which originates in the epithelium of the biliary ducts, or cholangiocarcinoma cc, represents 10% of hepatobiliary tumours and 2% of malignant tumours. But, since tumor markers can be caused by other conditions, this test isnt enough to positively diagnose klatskin cancer. Probable hepatic tuberculosis masquerading as klatskin. I am 61 years old, married and we have two wonderful grownup sons. A total of 254 patients with klatskin tumors were identified. Preoperative biliary drainage increases infectious complications after hepatectomy for proximal bile duct tumor obstruction.