Defining the biology of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: Molecular pathways and early detection of precursor lesions

G. Gibiino*, C. Fabbri, S. Fagiuoli, Gianluca Ianiro, A. Fornelli, V. Cennamo

*Autore corrispondente per questo lavoro

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Abstract

Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is a rare malignant tumor of the biliary tract with growing incidence and dismal prognosis. It is responsible for 10-20% of primary liver cancer worldwide, but early diagnosis is still a challenge and few treatment options are available. Aim of this review is to summarize the current knowledge about biological features and arising molecular patterns of this disease. The identification of emerging biomarkers and early detection of precursor lesions shall play a key role in the perspective of future tailored targeted therapies.
Lingua originaleInglese
pagine (da-a)730-741
Numero di pagine12
RivistaEuropean Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
Volume21
Numero di pubblicazione4
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2017

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Farmacologia (medica)

Keywords

  • Biliary tract cancer
  • Biomarker
  • Cholangiocarcinogenesis
  • Diagnosis
  • Endoscopic detection
  • Targeted biological therapy

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