Bile Duct Cancer

• Other Authors: Rodrigo, Luis (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2019
• Subjects: Oncology; cholangiocarcinoma, surgical treatment, drainage, magnetic resonance imaging (mri), embolization, surgical resection
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Cholangiocarcinoma is a type of malignant tumor that affects the biliary system. It can arise anywhere in the bile ducts, manifesting itself as obstructive jaundice. It has an annual incidence of 1-2 cases per 100,000 people. One variety of the disease, the Klatskin tumor, occurs in the hepatic hilu...