| Autor: |
Nikola Mumdzhiev, Borislav Borisov, Rumen Tenev, Mariana Radicheva |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2023 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Folia Medica, Vol 65, Iss 2, Pp 326-330 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1314-2143 |
| DOI: |
10.3897/folmed.65.e76329 |
| Popis: |
Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is a rare type of cancer that is usually discovered at an advanced stage where surgical treatment is not an option. When compared to standard systemic therapy, transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) can provide a survival benefit to unresectable patients. Extrahepatic tumor spread is not rare, but cardiac involvement is an unusual complication.We present the case of a 56-year-old man with histologically proven intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Oncologic risk factors include hepatitis B and liver cirrhosis. Being in an unresectable stage of the disease, three TACE procedures were performed. Partial response was achieved (according to RECIST) leading to a 16-month survival. However, disease progression was present, with unusual heart metastases.TACE can bring a survival benefit to unresectable cholangiocarcinoma patients. Defining the best disease stages in which TACE can be implemented and introducing it as part of standard treatment guidelines still presents a challenge. |
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