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Bile duct cancer, or cholangiocarcinoma, is a malignant tumor of the bile ducts within the liver (intrahepatic), or leading from the liver to the small intestine (extrahepatic). It is a rare tumor with poor outcome for most patients.
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Prognosis depends on the stage and resectability of the tumor. If the patient cannot undergo surgical resection, then the survival rate is commonly less than one year. If the tumor is resected, the survival rate improves, with 20% of these patient...
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