We describe a unique case of a cholangiocarcinoma that metastasized to a cervical lymph node—to our knowledge the only such case ever reported. The diagnosis was based on fine-needle aspiration cytology and confirmed by excision biopsy. This case illustrates the importance of keeping all possible options in mind when diagnosing head and neck masses.
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