Ahmad Ghozali
Anatomical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada/Dr. Sardjito General Hospital

Published : 1 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 1 Documents
Search

Impressive Result of Gemcitabine and Cisplatin Combination Therapy in Post-Operative Residual Cholangiocarcinoma Patient Presenting with Hyperbilirubinemia, an Experience in Indonesian Tertiary Hospital Ibnu Purwanto; Agus Barmawi; Bambang Purwanto Utomo; Ahmad Ghozali
Acta Interna The Journal of Internal Medicine Vol 10, No 2 (2020): Acta Interna The Journal of Internal Medicine
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/actainterna.62846

Abstract

Introduction: Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) often presents at an inoperable or an advanced stage in which complete resection is not possible. In such scenario, chemotherapy often is the only option to improve patient’s survival. Severe hyperbilirubinemia, often associated with higher risk of developing chemotherapy-related adverse event, might complicates one’s decision in choosing chemotherapy regimen. Case Report: We present a case of 63-year-old post-operative CCA patient with residual mass and severe hyperbilirubinemia. The patient completed six cycles of gemcitabine (1000 mg/m2, day 1 and 8) and cisplatin (70 mg/m2, day 1) every 3 weeks with tolerable side effect. No sign of residual tumor was observed on CT-Scan performed one-month post chemotherapy. Conclusion: Combination of cisplatin and gemcitabine may offer safe treatment option for post-operative residual CCA patient presenting with hyperbilirubinemia.