What should be done for biliary duct dilation inside and outside the liver caused by bile duct tumors leading to jaundice?
Disease description:
Recently, during a hospital-organized physical examination, a bile duct tumor was detected, causing jaundice and dilation of the intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts. I would like to ask the doctor: what should I do?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Gao Jun
When bile duct tumors cause jaundice and dilation of intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts, patients should seek medical attention promptly for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Patients should go to a reputable hospital for contrast-enhanced CT and contrast-enhanced MRI examinations to precisely determine the nature and location of the tumor. For bile duct dilation caused by bile duct tumors, surgical treatment is the first choice, especially when gallbladder cancer is suspected, early surgery is strongly recommended.
Surgical options may include bile duct exploration with stone removal, radical resection for bile duct cancer, or pancreaticoduodenectomy, with the specific procedure determined based on tumor characteristics and the patient's overall health condition.
After surgery, comprehensive treatment approaches such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy can further extend the patient's survival time.
Throughout the treatment process, patients should maintain a positive mindset and actively cooperate with medical treatment and nursing care to promote recovery.
