Objective To evaluate the clinical and pathological features and treatment of primary hepatocellular carcinoma invading on to the bile duct.[WT5”HZ]Methods [WT5”BZ]39 cases of hepatocellular carcinoma of icteric type were collected in our hospital.[WT5”HZ]Results [WT5”BZ]The incidence was 6% in all hepatocellular carcinoma patients.Preoperative correct diagnosis was achieved in only 33% of the 39 cases.The positive diagnostic rate of B ultrasound and CT was 88% and 80%respectively,and 49% of cases suffered from intraportal thrombi concomitantly.[WT5”HZ]Conclusion [WT5”BZ]Preoperative correct diagnosis depends on image test,hepatectomy with biliary duct drainage is the mainstay for treatment.