Differentiating cholangiocarcinoma from other diseases

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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.