The diagnosis of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with spiral CT

Objective: To explore the CT features of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Methods: CT findings of 37 cases with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma proved by pathologically were analyzed retrospectively. Results: Three kinds of enhancement areas could be found, that were non-enhancement area, gradually contrast enhancement area and delayed contrast enhancement area. Two or three enhanced features could be found in one lesion. Conclusion: CT scanning was an important method for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. The CT features could help us give a correct diagnosis. (authors)