Case Reports in Gastroenterology (Oct 2007)

Rupture of Hepatocellular Carcinoma into the Biliary System with Resulting Bile Duct Thrombi: Report of Two Cases

  • P. Bigot,
  • G.M. Buchanan,
  • A. Hamy,
  • C. Teyssedou,
  • P. Pessaux,
  • J.P. Arnaud

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1159/000109651
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1, no. 1
pp. 123 – 129

Abstract

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We report two cases of hepatocellular carcinoma revealed by jaundice and the presence of free-floating tumoural fragments within the biliary system. Two men (one of 64 and one of 73) presented with isolated jaundice. The results from ultrasound, CT and MRI were suggestive of a cholangiocarcinoma. Surgical intervention demonstrated bile duct thrombi from the primary tumour causing obstructive jaundice.

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