Hilar cholangiocarcinoma

Hilar cholangiocarcinoma

Definition

A cholangiocarcinoma that arises from the junction, or adjacent to the junction, of the right and left hepatic ducts.

Also known as cholangiocarcinoma of hilar portion of hepatic duct, hilar CC, hilar CCA, hilar cholangiocarcinoma, hilar portion of hepatic duct cholangiocarcinoma, Klatskin tumor, Klatskin's tumor — 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
Bile ducts Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Bile ducts Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Biliary system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Biliary system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Extrahepatic bile duct Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Extrahepatic bile duct Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0