Gallbladder and bile duct cancers often do not cause any signs or symptoms until the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
The most common signs of gallbladder and bile duct cancer are yellowing of the skin (jaundice) and itchy skin.
Other symptoms may include:
Most gallbladder cancers are diagnosed after the gallbladder is removed to treat gallstones or another chronic condition. Bile duct cancers are often found after symptoms appear or incidentally during an imaging test.
If your doctor suspects you have gallbladder or bile duct cancer, he or she may conduct a physical exam and ask about your medical history. Your doctor may also order diagnostic tests to pinpoint the exact type of tumor, so we can work with you to develop the best possible treatment plan. Some of the diagnostic tests include:
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