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Main Clinical Manifestations of Biliary Tract Tumours

Biliary tract tumours comprise neoplasms of the gall-bladder, cystic duct, extra-hepatic bile ducts, and intra-hepatic bile ducts. Most are malignant (gall-bladder carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma) and present late; benign lesions are rare and usually detected incidentally. Symptom patterns reflect anatomical location, growth morphology, and degree of biliary obstruction. Painless obstructive jaundiceProgressive conjugated hyper-bilirubinaemia with scleral icterus, dark urine, and acholic stools is the hallmark of hilar or distal cholangiocarcinoma and of advanced gall-bladder carcinoma. Pruritus is often intense and may precede visible icterus. Right-upper-quadrain painA constant dull ache or vague heaviness is typical of gall-bladder cancer; intermittent colicky pain suggests concomitant cholelithiasis... Learn more

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Main Clinical Manifestations of Biliary Tract Diseases

Biliary tract diseases encompass a spectrum of disorders affecting the gallbladder, cystic duct, and extra- or intra-hepatic bile ducts. Symptoms arise from obstruction, inflammation, infection, or neoplastic change, and often overlap among entities such as cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, cholangitis, and cholangiocarcinoma. Recognition of characteristic patterns guides timely imaging and intervention. Biliary colicParoxysmal, post-prandial pain located in the epigastrium or right upper quadrant, radiating to the inter-scapular region or right shoulder, peaking over ≥30 min and resolving spontaneously within 6 h. Nausea and vomitingVagal stimulation and gastric compression produce repeated retching that may transiently relieve pain. Fluctuating or progressive jaundiceConjugated hyper-bilirubinaemia manifests... Learn more

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