Table 1 Diagnostic modalities which the patient underwent to obtain a diagnosis
From: A case of occult intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma diagnosed by autopsy
Examination | Findings |
|---|---|
Tumor marker | CEA 12.9Â mg/ml |
CA19-9 658.5Â U/ml | |
Gastrointestinal and colorectal endoscopy | No significant findings |
CT | Multiple swollen abdominal and axillary lymph nodes |
PET-CT | Multiple swollen abdominal and axillary lymph nodes without abnormal uptake |
Immunohistochemistry of the lymph node | CK7 and CK19 were positive |
CK20 was almost negative | |
ERCP | No significant findings |
Biopsy from epithelium of the bile duct | No malignancy |