Abstract
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Discuss the epidemiology and etiology of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) and hepatobiliary neoplasms.
Summarize the role medical imaging modalities play in the detection of CCA and the hepatobiliary system.
Describe treatment options available for adenocarcinoma and squamous cholangiocarcinomas.
Cholangiocarcinoma, the primary cancer of the bile ducts, accounts for what percentage of hepatobiliary neoplasms? A. 3% to 4% B. 10% to 15% C. 1% to 5% D. 5% to 9%
The sagittal sonogram of the liver in Figure 7 provided improved visualization of the: A. Gallbladder B. Lymph nodes C. Porta hepatis D. Gallbladder wall
The red arrows in Figure 5 show demonstrated calcifications at certain points within what area? A. Left lobe of liver B. Porta hepatis C. Lymph nodes D. Gallbladder wall
Patients with suspected intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA), especially in its early stages, may present with symptoms that could be confused with: A. Extrahepatic ductal dilatation B. Pancreatitis C. Cholecystitis D. Weight gain
Which is considered the diagnostic “gold standard” for the detection of CCA? A. Biopsy B. MRI C. CT D. Serum tumor markers
Which is often the initial imaging modality used with patients presenting with obstructive jaundice? A. MRI B. CT C. Sonography D. Biopsy
What imaging modality provided visualization of the gallbladder in Figure 10? A. X-ray B. Magnetic resonance (MR) C. Sonography D. Computed tomography (CT)
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