Klatskin tumor

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

A Klatskin tumor is a cholangiocarcinoma (cancer of the biliary tree) occurring at the confluence of the right and left hepatic bile ducts^[1]. Because of their location these tumours present late and therefore are usually not resectable at the time of presentation.

Prognosis

Prognosis remains poor today.

Treatment

Surgery

Complete resection of the tumour offers hope of long term survival and of late there has been renewed interest in liver transplantation from deceased donors along with adjuvant therapy.

Reference

↑ KLATSKIN G. Adenocarcinoma of the hepatic duct at its bifurcation within the porta hepatis. An unusual tumor with distinctive clinical and pathological features. Am J Med 1965;38:241-56. PMID 14256720

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[1] KLATSKIN G. Adenocarcinoma of the hepatic duct at its bifurcation within the porta hepatis. An unusual tumor with distinctive clinical and pathological features. Am J Med 1965;38:241-56. PMID 14256720

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