Carcinosarcoma of the biliary tract: two case reports and a review of the literature

Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2005 Jun;17(6):683-5. doi: 10.1097/00042737-200506000-00016.

Abstract

Carcinosarcoma of the biliary tract is extremely rare. Little is known about the natural course of these tumours, or the best available treatment. We present two cases of carcinosarcoma of the biliary tract, one of the gall bladder and one of the common bile duct, followed by a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinosarcoma / pathology*
  • Carcinosarcoma / surgery
  • Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Gallbladder Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Gallbladder Neoplasms / surgery
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged