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What are the 3 anatomic subtypes of biliary cancer (CC)?

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CC is grouped into intrahepatic (10%), perihilar/Klatskin (60%), and extrahepatic (30%) subtypes. Klatskin tumors involve the hepatic duct bifurcation.

2
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How is GB cancer distinct from CC?

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GB cancer has unique epidemiology, presentation, staging, and surgical Tx.

3
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What are major risk factors for CC?

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Primary sclerosing cholangitis, liver flukes (especially in Southeast Asia), and choledochal cysts increase the risk for CC by causing bile duct inflammation.

4
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What is the major risk factor for GB cancer?

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Cholelithiasis increases the risk for GB cancer (presumably via chronic inflammation).

5
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What is the annual incidence/mortality of CC and GB cancer in the United States?

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There are ∼11,000/yr new cases of CC and GB cancer in the United States and ∼3,600/yr deaths.

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What is the histology of most CC and GB cancer?

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Most CC and GB cancers are adenocarcinomas. They are difficult to distinguish from pancreatic adenocarcinoma on histopathology alone.

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What less common path subtype of GB cancer and CC has a better prognosis?

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Papillary adenocarcinoma is associated with improved prognosis compared to other adenocarcinomas of the biliary tree and GB.

8
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What are the incidence and major sites of DM for CC and GB cancer?

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30%–50% of CC and 40%–50% of GB cancer present with DM, most commonly to liver, peritoneum, and lung.

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What is the MS for unresectable or metastatic Dz?

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MS is <6 mos for unresectable or metastatic CC and GB cancer.

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What is the incidence of LN mets in resectable CC and GB cancer?

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30%–50% of hilar and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (EHCC) have LN mets at resection, but lower for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (IHCC). 40%–50% of GB cancer have LN mets at resection.

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What is the LN drainage for hilar or EHCC?

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Pericholedochal → portal vein LNs → common hepatic artery LNs → pancreaticoduodenal LNs → celiac axis/SMA LNs → aortocaval LNs. Drainage does not ascend toward hepatic hilum.

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How are LN mets different for IHCC?

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IHCC has a lower rate of LN mets than hilar or EHCC.

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What is the most common route of spread for GB cancer and CC?

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GB cancer and CC most commonly spread by direct extension (to the liver for GB cancer and along the biliary tree for CC).

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What is the most common presenting Sx for CC? GB cancer?

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Painless jaundice is the most common presenting Sx of CC. Biliary colic and chronic cholecystitis are the most common presenting Sx of GB cancer.

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How is GB cancer most commonly diagnosed?

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GB cancer is most often incidentally diagnosed at cholecystectomy for presumed benign Dz.

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What is a common and deadly complication of locally advanced Dz?

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Biliary obstruction and sepsis is a common complication of poorly controlled locoregional Dz.