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A case of superficially-spreading carcinoma of the hepatic hilus is presented. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage was performed to alleviate jaundice and to evaluate the biliary system. A nodular tumor originating in the upper part of the common hepatic duct was found to be invading the confluence of the right and left hepatic ducts. Extensive superficial spread was observed in the proximal portion of the right anterior superior, right anterior inferior, right posterior superior, right posterior inferior, and caudate bile duct branches. Preoperative surgical planning was carried out on the basis of an evaluation of the findings of ultrasonography, computed tomography, percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography, and percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy. Absolute curative surgery, which included right hepatic lobectomy with total caudate lobectomy and bile duct resection, was performed. Bilioenteric continuity was reestablished with a Roux-en-Y jejunal loop. The histological diagnosis was well-differentiated tubular adenocarcinoma of the common hepatic duct. Postoperative recovery was very good; the patient has now enjoyed a good active social life for the past 4 years and 10 months, with no signs of recurrence. In this case report, we discuss the precise preoperative diagnosis and rational surgical treatment for carcinoma of the hepatic hilus with superficial spread.
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Bhuiya, M.M.R., Nimura, Y., Kamiya, J. et al. Carcinoma of the hepatic hilus with superficial spreading to the intrahepatic segmental bile ducts: Report of a case. J Hep Bil Pancr Surg 1, 22–26 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01235930
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