Overview

Acancer that begins in the bile duct, a duct which carries bile and digestive fluid through liver. This causes jaundice, fever, abdominal pain, sudden weight loss, and itchy skin.

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Symptoms

If you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of a Bile duct cancer, seek medical attention immediately

The commonly observed symptoms include:

  • Jaundice
  • Itching due to excess bilirubin
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fever
  • Abdominal pain
  • Darkening of stool and urine
  • Weight Loss

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Causes

– It is caused due to mutations in DNA of the cells of bile ducts. Risk factors include:

  • Chronic problems in the bile duct
  • Age majority of bile duct cancer occurs in middle aged patients, 65 years and older
  • Obesity
  • Family history
  • Excessive alcohol intake causing liver cirrhosis
  • Smoking
  • Exposure to hazardous chemicals
  • Chronic inflammation of the bile duct
  • Liver or bile duct diseases Hepatitis B or C
  • Parasitic infection