Thinking and suggestion on the definition, classification and Chinese nomenclature of carcinoma of the bile ducts.
10.3760/cma.j.cn112139-20220104-00003
- Author:
Min Shan CHEN
1
Author Information
1. Department of Liver Surgery,Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Bile Duct Neoplasms/pathology*;
Bile Ducts/pathology*;
Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic/pathology*;
China;
Cholangiocarcinoma/pathology*;
Humans;
Neoplasm Staging;
Prognosis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Surgery
2022;60(4):351-355
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
At present, the classification, nomenclature, and definition of carcinoma of the bile ducts are controversial. Moreover, there is no uniformity between China and aboard, which has brought confusion to clinical practice. It needs to clarify regarding tumor naming principles, anatomical location, tumor origin, pathological classification, biological characteristics, clinical manifestations, treatment methods, etc. Additionally, the WHO tumor classification, UICC staging, ICD disease classification, relevant Chinese regulations, EASL, AJCC staging, and NCCN guidelines were also needed to be referred. After investigating the above-mentioned latest authoritative literature, based on the existing problems, combined with clinical practice in China, the author reevaluated the definition, classification, and nomenclature of cholangiocarcinoma, and proposes updated suggestions. Hoping to standardize and unify clinical practice for classification and nomenclature of cholangiocarcinoma in China.
