Narayana Hospital, Guwahati
Gallbladder & Bile Duct Disorders

Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)

Comprehensive Care for Gallbladder & Bile Duct Disorders

The gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver, while the bile ducts transport bile to the intestine to aid digestion. Disorders affecting the gallbladder and bile ducts can cause abdominal pain, jaundice, fever, infection, pancreatitis, or digestive problems. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are essential to prevent serious complications. Dr. Dipankar Das provides comprehensive evaluation and management of gallbladder and biliary disorders, including advanced endoscopic procedures such as ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) for the diagnosis and treatment of bile duct diseases.

What is Cholangiocarcinoma?

Cholangiocarcinoma is a cancer arising from the bile ducts. Although uncommon, it often presents with progressive jaundice and requires early diagnosis for the best chance of successful treatment.

Common Signs & Symptoms

Progressive jaundice
Itching
Weight loss
Dark urine
Loss of appetite

Common Causes & Risk Factors

Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Chronic bile duct inflammation
Liver fluke infection (rare in India)
Congenital biliary abnormalities

How is it diagnosed?

1Liver Function Tests
2Contrast-enhanced CT Scan
3MRI/MRCP
4Endoscopic Ultrasound
5ERCP with Tissue Sampling

Treatment

Surgery (when feasible)
ERCP-guided biliary drainage
Chemotherapy
Targeted therapy
Palliative biliary stenting

Why early diagnosis matters

Early diagnosis improves treatment options and helps relieve jaundice while maintaining quality of life.

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Consult Dr. Dipankar Das at Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Guwahati or visiting consultation centres across Assam.

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