Cholangiocarcinoma Learning Center
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Cholangiocarcinoma is a malignant (cancerous) growth in one of the ducts that carries bile from the liver to the small intestine. |
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Symptoms
Stools, clay colored; Progressive jaundice; Itching; Right upper abdominal pain that may radiate to the back; Loss of...
Causes
Malignant tumors of the bile ducts are usually slow-growing and late to spread (metastasize. Nonetheless, by the time...
Tests
Tests that show tumor or obstruction in the bile duct: ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; PTCA (pe...
Treatments
The goal is to treat the cancer and the obstruction it causes. When possible, surgical removal of the tumor is the tr...
Alternative Therapies
The stress of illness can often be eased by joining a support group with members who share common experiences and pro...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if persistent jaundice or other symptoms of cholangiocarcinoma are present.
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