Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and distal cholangiocarcinoma: a proposal of preoperative diagnostic score for differential diagnosis

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and distal cholangiocarcinoma: a proposal of preoperative diagnostic score for differential diagnosis

Abstract Purpose The differential diagnosis between primary adenocarcinoma of the pancreas head and distal cholangiocarcinoma remains a clinical challenge. Recent studies have shown important differences in terms of survival between these tumors. Therefore, different treatments should be considered,...

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Main Authors: Edoardo Maria Muttillo, Antonio Ciardi, Raffaele Troiano, Paolina Saullo, Gabriele Masselli, Marianna Guida, Alessandra Tortora, Isabella Sperduti, Giulio Marinello, Piero Chirletti, Roberto Caronna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Differential diagnosis
Primary pancreatic adenocarcinoma
Primary distal cholangiocarcinoma
Preoperative diagnosis
Pancreatic head carcinoma
Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-021-02120-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-021-02120-w

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