Undifferentiated spindle cell carcinoma of the extrahepatic bile ducts: A case report

Authors
Mokuno, Y Katoh, T Yoshida, K Abe, T Maeda, M Chigira, H
Citation
Y. Mokuno et al., Undifferentiated spindle cell carcinoma of the extrahepatic bile ducts: A case report, HEP-GASTRO, 47(35), 2000, pp. 1234-1237
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenerology and Hepatology","da verificare
Journal title
HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY
ISSN journal
01726390 → ACNP
Volume
47
Issue
35
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1234 - 1237
Database
ISI
SICI code
0172-6390(200009/10)47:35<1234:USCCOT>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
Spindle cell carcinoma is a rare: tumor that generally occurs in the upper digestive tract. We report an 81-year-old man with spindle cell carcinoma l ocated in the extrahepatic bile ducts, resulting in obstructive jaundice. T he patient died 10 months after operation due to local recurrence. The lite rature on this Care disease is reviewed and discussed.