Open AccessUnusual presentation of a distal cholangiocarcinoma
Author(s) -
Fama' Fausto,
Piquard Arnaud,
Pallela Jessica,
Lo Presti Dario,
SaintMarc Olivier,
Gioffre'Florio Maria
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.415
Subject(s) - medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , jaundice , abdominal pain , itching , general surgery , radiology , surgery
Key Clinical Message We report a case of a 51‐year‐old male presented with abdominal pain and itching, whereas jaundice occurred afterwards. Diagnosis was made by means of CT and better assessed by MRI and endoscopic ultrasounds. Patient was treated with an open Whipple's procedure, and after an 18‐month follow‐up he was doing well.