The Importance of Molecular Testing in the Treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma

The Importance of Molecular Testing in the Treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma

Cholangiocarcinomas (CCA) are uncommon malignant tumours and are classified as intrahepatic, perihilar, or distal, depending on where they arise within the biliary epithelium. Surgery is still the only curative treatment, yet diagnosis is often made too late for this to be a viable option. For patie...

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Main Authors: David Malka, Alexander R. Siebenhüner, Joachim C. Mertens, Peter Schirmacher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Medical Journal 2020-11-01
Series:European Medical Journal Oncology
Subjects:
biliary tract cancer
cholangiocarcinoma (cca)
driver mutations
next-generation sequencing
targeted therapy
Online Access:https://www.emjreviews.com/oncology/article/the-importance-of-molecular-testing-in-the-treatment-of-cholangiocarcinoma/

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