Cholangiocarcinoma Details

Expanded Description

Cholangiocarcinoma is cancer of the bile ducts, which transfer bile from the liver to the small intestines. There are roughly 2,500 cases identified each year, with the highest incidence occurring in patients roughly 60 years old.

Prevalence

10.0 ( Per 100,000 Population ) [Source]

Causes

No causes have been added yet.

Disorder Symptoms

Symptoms include weight loss, itching, abdominal pain, fever and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes).

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Diagnosis

Cholangiocarcinoma may be diagnosed through a combination of imaging, blood tests and endoscopy.

Diagnostic Tests

No diagnostic test information has been added yet.

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Disorder Treatments

Surgery currently the only treatment; however, chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be used after surgery to decrease the chances of reoccurrence.

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Prognosis

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Tips for Living with the Disorder

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