If your healthcare provider thinks you might have bile duct cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.
An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test used to assess the organs and structures in the belly. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the test.
A CT scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and computer technology to make images of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays.
Learn details about ERCP, a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas.
After a diagnosis of bile duct cancer, you will likely need other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer.
Your healthcare team will include several specialists. They will answer any questions you may have.
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Your healthcare provider uses exams and tests to find out the size of the cancer and where it is.