Distinguishing post-treatment changes from recurrent disease in cholangiocarcinoma: a case report.

Authors

Timothy N Showalter, Department of Radiation Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAFollow
A Omer Nawaz, Department of Radiation Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAFollow
Frederick M Fellin, Department of Medical Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAFollow
Pramila R Anne, Department of Radiation Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAFollow
Ernest L Rosato, Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAFollow
Adam P Dicker, Department of Radiation Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2008

Comments

This article has been peer reviewed and is published in Journal of Medical Case Reports Volume 2, 7 March 2008, Article number 76. The published version is available at DOI: 10.1186/1752-1947-2-76. Copyright © BioMed Central Ltd.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Three-dimensional techniques for radiotherapy have expanded possibilities for partial volume liver radiotherapy. Characteristic, transient radiographic changes can occur in the absence of clinical radiation-induced liver disease after hepatic radiotherapy and must be distinguished from local recurrence. CASE PRESENTATION: In this report, we describe computed tomography changes after chemoradiotherapy for cholangiocarcinoma as an example of collaboration to determine the clinical significance of the radiographic finding. CONCLUSION: Because of improved three-dimensional, conformal radiotherapy techniques, consultation across disciplines may be necessary to interpret post-treatment imaging findings.

Recommended Citation

Showalter, Timothy N; Nawaz, A Omer; Fellin, Frederick M; Anne, Pramila R; Rosato, Ernest L; and Dicker, Adam P, "Distinguishing post-treatment changes from recurrent disease in cholangiocarcinoma: a case report." (2008). Department of Radiation Oncology Faculty Papers. Paper 21.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/radoncfp/21

PubMed ID

18328104