[Carcinoid tumors of the common bile duct: report of a case]

Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo. 1998 Jan-Feb;53(1):26-8.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y
  • Carcinoid Tumor / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoid Tumor / surgery
  • Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged