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What is cancer of the extrahepatic biliary tract

Cancer of the extrahepatic bile duct - a rare malignant disease that affects the part of the bile ducts, which are outside the liver.

Cancer of extra... Read more »

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What triggers cancer of the extrahepatic biliary tract

All of the factors that increase the likelihood of developing cancer of the extrahepatic bile ducts are called risk factors. Having a risk factor, as well as its absence does not necessarily mean the development of malignant disease. If a patient believes that he is prone to cancer, should consult a physician. Risk factors include such pathological conditions:
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis.
- Chronic ulcerative colitis.
- bile duct cysts.
- liver clon... Read more »

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Pathogenesis (what's going on?) during the Cancer of the extrahepatic biliary tract

Phase of the pathogenesis of biliary carcinogenesis:

Phase I chronic inflammation caused by anatomical abnormalities, sclerosing cholangitis, autoimmune diseases, parasites, carcinogens.

Phase II of genetically toxic disorders, leading to DNA damage and mutations.

Phase III dysregulation of repair mechanisms for DNA and apoptosis,... Read more »

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Symptoms of Cancer of the extrahepatic biliary tract

Tumor of the extrahepatic bile ducts may show jaundice and pain.

The following symptoms may be a consequence of tumor of the extrahepatic biliary tract and other diseases. Therefore, if at least one of the complaints should seek medical advice immediately:
- Jaundice (yellow coloring of skin and whites of the eyes).
- Abdominal pain.
- Fever.
- Itching of the skin.

Jaundice - a mandatory feature of the main bile duct lesions. In half ... Read more »

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Diagnosis of Cancer of the extrahepatic biliary tract

For the diagnosis of cancer of the extrahepatic biliary tract of tests used to study the bile ducts and liver.

Can be conducted the following diagnostic tests and procedures:
- Survey the patient to determine the overall condition of the patient, the presence of his findings (all signs and symptoms do not occur in a healthy person). It should examine the testicles for lumps, swelling or pain on palpation (feeling). Also need to carefully question the pat... Read more »

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Treatment of Cancer of the extrahepatic biliary tract

The chance of recovery (prognosis) of patients and choice of treatment is affected by certain factors.

Prognosis (chance of recovery) and choice of treatment is defined as follows:
- Stage of cancer (spread of only bile path or to other organs and tissues).
- Is it possible to complete surgical removal of the tumor.
- The defeat of the tumor of the lower or upper parts of the ducts.
- Newly diagnosed disease or relapse (return) of the disease.
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