Biliary tract malignancy and chronic inflammation from the perspective of pancreaticobiliary maljunction

Oncology. 2005:69 Suppl 1:41-5. doi: 10.1159/000086632. Epub 2005 Sep 19.

Abstract

This is a brief review of pancreaticobiliary maljunction. The basic treatment for this condition includes either cholecystectomy or extrahepatic bile duct resection. When the condition is accompanied by malignancies, a radical operation should be the first treatment option. Knowledge on molecular pathogenesis is gradually increasing. However, studies should be expanded to include larger patient cohorts, and other types of molecules should be carefully investigated and analyzed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bile Duct Diseases / complications
  • Bile Duct Diseases / surgery
  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / etiology
  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Carcinoma / pathology*
  • Gallbladder Neoplasms / etiology
  • Gallbladder Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia / complications
  • Inflammation*
  • Pancreatic Diseases / complications
  • Pancreatic Diseases / surgery
  • Precancerous Conditions