The care of patients with cholestatic liver diseases such as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is challenging, partly due ...

Diseases of the bile duct can lead to serious medical conditions such as liver cirrhosis and eventually liver failure. But research into these diseases, and possible treatments for them, has been ...

Do you know carcinogens can affect bile duct and cause bile duct cancer? Yes, carcinogen may affect bile ducts, which are the small channels that connect several organs in your digestive system. Their ...

PITTSBURGH, July 6, 2021 - Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine described a new phenomenon in which the deletion of a single gene involved in liver embryogenesis completely ...

The use of temporary fully covered self-expanding metal stents can effectively fix a severely blocked or narrowed bile duct, according to a multi-center analysis. The use of temporary "fully covered ...

Cancer in the bile ducts may not present with any symptoms in the initial stage. The bile duct is found in the inner part of the body and, therefore, it is difficult to detect early tumors during ...

Primary biliary cholangitis is a rare autoimmune disease that slowly damages the liver's bile ducts. Over time, this can lead to liver damage, which can progress to cirrhosis of the liver. Treatments ...

Doctors can test for gallbladder issues using a combination of physical exams, blood tests, and imaging studies. Several issues can affect the gallbladder, including gallstones, inflammation, or ...

The care of patients with cholestatic liver diseases such as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is challenging, partly due to the lack of knowledge ...

Bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, is a rare form of cancer that affects the bile ducts. Two bile ducts in the human body connect the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine.