INTRODUCTION: Cholangiocarcinomas are uncommon (0,01 to 0,8%) forms of gastrointestinal neoplasms. The Klatskin tumour is ductal cholangiocarcinoma originated on the bifurcation of main hepatic duct. Currently, the majority of cases are treated in palliative way. CASE REPORT: Man with 68 years old seek medical assistance with intense jaundice and MRI gave the final diagnosis of Klatskin tumour. Exploratory laparotomy showed big hepatic mass involving portal vein and neighboring tissues. He was submitted to palliative procedure with hepatojejunal anastomosis and partial hepatectomy. He was discharged from the hospital with better clinical conditions and alleviated from his jaundice. CONCLUSION: Intestinal biliary bypass in Klatskin is an indicated procedure to alleviate the jaundice in the terminal phase of this tumour, improving the quality of live.
Klatskin's tumor; Ductal cholangiocarcinoma; Cholangiojejunostomy; Drainage
