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Cholangiocarcinoma is a cancerous (malignant) growth in one of the ducts that carries bile from the liver to the small intestine. |
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Symptoms
Chills; Clay-colored stools; Fever; Itching; Loss of appetite; Pain in the upper right abdomen that may radiate to th...
Causes
Cancerous tumors of the bile ducts are usually slow-growing and do not spread (metastasize) quickly. However, many of...
Tests
Tests that show a tumor or blockage in the bile duct: Abdominal CT scan; Abdominal ultrasound; CT scan-directed biops...
Treatments
The goal is to treat the cancer and the blockage it causes. When possible, surgery to remove the tumor is the treatme...
Alternative Therapies
You can ease the stress of illness by joining a support group with members who share common experiences and problems ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have jaundice or other symptoms of cholangiocarcinoma.
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