Successful Surgery for Middle Bile Duct Cancer with Portal Vein Tumor Thrombus
Author Information
Author(s): Shimoda Mitsugi, Iso Yukihiro, Tomita Shigeki, Fujimori Takahiro, Murakami Koji, Sawada Tokihiko, Kubota Keiichi
Primary Institution: Dokkyo University School of Medicine
Conclusion
This case report demonstrates that surgical resection of middle bile duct cancer complicated by portal vein tumor thrombus can be successful.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had severe liver dysfunction and high levels of bilirubin and CA19-9.
- Imaging techniques including CT and FDG PET scan confirmed the presence of the tumor and thrombus.
- The tumor was histologically confirmed as poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma.
Takeaway
A 78-year-old woman had a rare type of cancer with a blood clot in her portal vein, but doctors were able to successfully remove the cancer and the clot, and she is doing well now.
Methodology
The patient underwent pancreatoduodenectomy with thrombectomy after imaging confirmed the diagnosis.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a 78-year-old woman.
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