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Cholangiocarcinoma

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about cholangiocarcinoma.

What is Cholangiocarcinoma?

  • Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare type of cancer that starts in the bile ducts. In some cases, It often results from the spread of cancer from other parts of the body. The bile ducts are thin tubes that carry bile (a fluid that helps digest food) from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine.
  • Types of Cholangiocarcinoma:
  • Extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: The most common type,either at their exit from the liver or where they terminate in the small intestine.

 

Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: Occurs in the bile ducts within the liver.

  • Gallbladder cancer: A form of cholangiocarcinoma that originates in the gallbladder.
  • Symptoms of Cholangiocarcinoma:
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Dark urine.
  • Fever.
  • Itchy skin.
  • Jaundice.
  • Pale-colored stool.

 

Nausea and vomiting.

Unexplained weight loss.

  • Causes of Cholangiocarcinoma:
  • The exact cause is unknown, but several risk factors may increase the likelihood of developing it, including:
  • Structural abnormalities at the junction of the bile and pancreatic ducts.
  • Bile duct stones or cysts.
  • Chronic ulcerativeBcolitis.C.
  • Liver cirrhosis.HIV).
  • Hepatitis B or C infection.IBD).
  • HIV infection.
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
  • Primary sclerosing cholangitis (scarring and inflammation of the bile ducts).
  • Obesity.

Smoking.

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  • How is it Diagnosed?
  • A physician may begin with a medical history and physical exam, followed by additional tests as needed:
  • Liver function tests.
  • Tumor marker tests (via blood and urine).MRCP).
  • Abdominal ultrasound.ERCP).
  • Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP).PTC).

 

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).

Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC).:

  • Treatment Optionsfor Cholangiocarcinoma:
  • Depending on the case, treatment may include:
  • Surgery.
  • Radiation therapy.
  • Chemotherapy.

 

Immunotherapy.

Targeted therapy.

  • Can ItBBeCPrevented?
  • There is no way to prevent cholangiocarcinoma, but you can reduce the risk by:B.
  • Avoiding viruses like hepatitis B, C, and HIV.
  • Getting vaccinated against hepatitis B.
  • Quitting alcohol consumption.

 

Maintaining a healthy weight.

Stopping smoking.

 

Complications of Cholangiocarcinoma:

If left untreated, the cancer may spread to other parts of the body.

 

When Should You See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the symptoms listed above, you should consult a physician promptly.

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