Combined hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma
Combined hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma
Definition
A rare tumor containing unequivocal elements of both hepatocellular and cholangiocarcinoma that are intimately admixed. This tumor should be distinguished from separate hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma arising in the same liver. The prognosis of this tumor is poor.
Also known as carcinoma of the liver and intrahepatic biliary tract, Cholangiohepatoma, combined hepatocellular cancer and cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer), combined hepatocellular cancer and intrahepatic bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma), combined hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma, Hepatocholangiocarcinoma, Mixed hepatocellular cholangiocarcinoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intrahepatic bile duct | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Liver | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Liver | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |