Bile Duct Cancer Symptoms Forum

Definitions of bile duct cancer.

Bile duct cancer symptoms forum.

Jaundice occurs when the liver can t get rid of bile which. The symptoms vary depending on where the cancer is in the bile ducts. Pain in your belly or sides. He had perihilar cholangiocarcinoma a very rare form of bile duct cancer.

This causes liver inflammation hepatitis. If symptoms and or the results of the physical exam suggest you might have bile duct cancer tests will be done. Cholangiocarcinoma symptoms include yellow coloring of the skin and eyes itching abdominal pain bloating and weight loss. The initial symptoms of bile duct cancer occur because of inability of bile to drain normally from the liver where it is produced.

If bile duct cancer is suspected the exam will focus mostly on the abdomen belly to check for any lumps tenderness or build up of fluid. The skin and the white part of the eyes will be checked for jaundice a yellowish color. An malignant tumor composed of cells resembling those of bile ducts. Upset stomach and vomiting.

Loss of appetite or weight loss. Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes jaundice. Bile duct cancer information including symptoms diagnosis misdiagnosis treatment causes patient stories videos forums prevention and prognosis. Pain in the stomach area.

Cholangiocarcinoma is a relatively rare tumor in most populations. Signs and symptoms of bile duct cancer. See all the forums. Yellowing of the skin jaundice weight loss.

Normally bile is made by the liver and released into the intestine. Cancers that start in the liver bile ducts intrahepatic. This is a very aggressive cancer and it s difficult to diagnose because it typically doesn t cause any symptoms until it is very advanced says federico aucejo md director cleveland clinic liver cancer program. High temperature and shivering.

Yellow skin or eyes.