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They affect both men and women. Most patients are older than 65. | They affect both men and women. Most patients are older than 65. | ||
==Diseases with similar symptoms== | |||
Other health problems may also cause similar symptoms. Go to see your doctor to verify your diseases as early as possible. Diseases with similar symptoms are listed in the following: | |||
*[[Gallbladder cancer]] | |||
*[[Hepatocellular Carcinoma]] | |||
*[[Pancreatic cancer]] | |||
*[[Cholecystitis]] and [[choledochitis]] | |||
*Liver fluke infections | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Cancerous tumors of the bile ducts are usually slow-growing and do not spread (metastasize) quickly. However, many of these tumors are already advanced by the time they are found.
A cholangiocarcinoma may start anywhere along the bile ducts. These tumors block off the bile ducts.
They affect both men and women. Most patients are older than 65.
Diseases with similar symptoms
Other health problems may also cause similar symptoms. Go to see your doctor to verify your diseases as early as possible. Diseases with similar symptoms are listed in the following:
- Liver fluke infections