Bile Duct Cancer Symptoms Forum

Yellowing of the skin jaundice weight loss.

Bile duct cancer symptoms forum.

Upset stomach and vomiting. He had perihilar cholangiocarcinoma a very rare form of bile duct cancer. Definitions of bile duct cancer. Cholangiocarcinoma symptoms include yellow coloring of the skin and eyes itching abdominal pain bloating and weight loss.

Bile duct cancer symptoms. Cholangiocarcinoma is a relatively rare tumor in most populations. High temperature and shivering. An malignant tumor composed of cells resembling those of bile ducts.

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. Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes jaundice. The initial symptoms of bile duct cancer occur because of inability of bile to drain normally from the liver where it is produced. If symptoms and or the results of the physical exam suggest you might have bile duct cancer tests will be done.

Normally bile is made by the liver and released into the intestine. Pain in your belly or sides. The symptoms vary depending on where the cancer is in the bile ducts. Cancers that start in the liver bile ducts intrahepatic.

This causes liver inflammation hepatitis. Signs of bile duct cancer include. The skin and the white part of the eyes will be checked for jaundice a yellowish color. Signs and symptoms of bile duct cancer.

Yellow skin or eyes. 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. Pain in the stomach area. See all the forums.

Loss of appetite or weight loss.