Overview
Definition
Cancer of the biliary duct system.
Epidemiology
Varies globally depending on genetics, environment, or exposure.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, liver flukes (Clonorchis sinensis).
Clinical Symptoms
- Painless jaundice
- weight loss
- dark urine
- pale stools.
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- MRCP
- ERCP with biopsy.
Management
- Surgical resection (if possible)
- Chemotherapy.
Complications
- Biliary obstruction
- very poor prognosis.