Carcinoid Tumor of the Common Bile Duct Misdiagnosed as Cholangiocarcinoma

Abstract

Carcinoid tumors of the bile duct are rare. Despite cholangiocarcinoma, they grow more slowly and generally occur in younger patients and females. These tumors have a better prognosis and more disease-free survival. We present the case of a 25-year-old male with common bile duct (CBD) carcinoid tumor misdiagnosed ascholangiocarcinoma.

Keywords

• Cholangiocarcinoma
• Carcinoid tumor
• Common bile duct