How it may be discovered
These cancers may be found after jaundice, pain, abnormal liver tests, bile-duct imaging, or unexpectedly after gallbladder surgery.
Gallbladder and bile duct cancers need precise imaging and coordinated planning because of their relationship to the liver and major blood vessels.

These cancers may be found after jaundice, pain, abnormal liver tests, bile-duct imaging, or unexpectedly after gallbladder surgery.
Surgical options depend on the exact tumor location, stage and whether complete removal appears possible.
Depending on the diagnosis, care may involve medical oncology, radiation oncology, gastroenterology, radiology, pathology and other specialties.
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