Cholangiocarcinoma presenting as lung mass with hemoptysis

Abdom Imaging. 1999 Jul-Aug;24(4):407-9. doi: 10.1007/s002619900525.

Abstract

A case of peripheral cholangiocarcinoma with the presentation of chronic hemoptysis and lung mass without evident jaundice is reported. Exophytic spread of hepatobiliary disease through the diaphragm through perihepatic ligaments is described as the possible route of invasion of the tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic*
  • Cholangiocarcinoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Cholangiocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Hemoptysis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed