A Dichotomous Imaging Classification for Cholangiocarcinomas Based on New Histologic Concepts

Publication date: Available online 19 February 2019Source: European Journal of RadiologyAuthor(s): Myeong-Jin Kim, Hyungjin Rhee, Ha Young WooAbstractWe noted the limitations of applying conventional macroscopic patterns to classify the imaging features of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). Therefore, we hereby propose a dichotomous imaging classification of “parenchymal” and “ductal” types, based on recent developments in the histopathologic concepts of CCA. This new imaging classification of CCA is simple and easy to apply, and can be useful to describe underlying carcinogenesis and correlate clinicopathologic characteristics with imaging patterns of CCA.
Source: European Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research