Zandra Rhodes, 84, who has designed clothes for celebrities including Freddie Mercury, Marc Bolan, and Princess Diana, said ...
High bilirubin levels increase the risk of developing bilirubin gallstones—a type of gallstone more prevalent in Sickle Cell ...
Background: The purpose of the present study was to define the differential diagnostic markers of benign and malignant bile duct strictures without demonstrable mass on ultrasonography (US ...
growth in her bile duct and was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma. Cholangiocarcinoma causes blockage of bile ducts between the liver and bowel. Symptoms include lethargy, dark urine, pale stools ...
Understanding the warning signs of pancreatic cancer can help individuals seek medical attention sooner, potentially ...
The acquired cholestatic liver diseases include dysfunctions of hepatobiliary production and transport of the bile, caused by biliary duct obstruction due to gall stones or malignancies, or by ...
Background and aim: Malignant hilar obstruction usually presents in advanced-stage disease with a poor prognosis. Effective biliary drainage is essential for the beginning of palliative chemotherapy.
The liver performs hundreds of vital functions, including converting nutrients from food into energy, filtering toxins from the blood, and producing bile, a key substance in digestion and waste ...
A blocked bile duct can cause bile buildup in the bloodstream, leading to yellowing of the skin and eyes. This condition is a sign of a serious blockage and requires urgent medical care.