Liver resections: complications and survival outcome [PDF]
none1noToday, liver resection represents one of the most effective therapies in the treatment of defined liver diseases, particularly for hepatocellular carcinomas, liver metastases and tumors originating from the bile ducts.
Grazi, Gian Luca
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Acute pancreatitis is a rare complication of hydatic disease which occurs following the rupture of a cyst to the intrahepatic bile ducts. Herein, we report a case of a 34-year-old Turkish man, who presented with upper abdominal pain.
O Ozcaglayan +3 more
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Histamine stimulates the proliferation of small and large cholangiocytes by activation of both IP3/Ca2+ and cAMP-dependent signaling mechanisms [PDF]
Although large cholangiocytes exert their functions by activation of cyclic adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate (cAMP), Ca(2+)-dependent signaling regulates the function of small cholangiocytes. Histamine interacts with four receptors, H1-H4HRs.
Fanyin Meng +15 more
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Magnetic resonance cholangio-pancreatography
Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a noninvasive technique for evaluating the intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts and the pancreatic duct.
Mustafa Kara, Yasemin Gündüz
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Diffuse-Type Caroli Disease with Characteristic Central Dot Sign Complicated by Multiple Intrahepatic and Common Bile Duct Stones [PDF]
Caroli disease (CD) is a rare congenital malformation of the liver characterized by non-obstructive, segmental, cystic dilatation of the intrahepatic bile ducts (IHDs).
Moon Joo Hwang, Tae Nyeun Kim
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Successful Stepwise Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Cyst Drainage for a Giant Infected Hepatic Cyst: A Case Report. [PDF]
ABSTRACT A 79‐year‐old man presented with fever and jaundice. Laboratory tests revealed elevated inflammatory markers and hepatobiliary enzymes. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a 20 × 16 cm giant hepatic cyst compressing the intrahepatic bile ducts.
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A case of distal extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with two positive resection margins [PDF]
Cholangiocarcinoma is an uncommon primary malignancy of the biliary tract that is challenging to diagnose and treat effectively due to its relatively silent and late clinical presentation.
Andersen +42 more
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Intrahepatic Biliary Cystadenoma Presenting with Obstructive Jaundice
Biliary cystadenoma (BCA) is a rare neoplasm of the bile duct with malignant potential. We report a case of intrahepatic BCA with an unusual presentation of obstructive jaundice. Computed tomography scan of the abdomen revealed a dilated common bile duct
Madhukumar Preetha +2 more
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Rare Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of Pancreas in a Child With Cholestasis Presentati
Background: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) are rare with unknown etiology. As pancreas involvement is rare in IMTs, here, we report a case of a girl with IMT, referred to our hospital.
Sanaz Mehrabani +1 more
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Background Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is frequently associated with precursor lesions, and biliary intraepithelial neoplasia (BilIN) may play a significant role in the development of ICC.
Haruna Kubota +9 more
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