Bile ducts are tubes that connect your liver and small intestine. They’re responsible for carrying bile, the fluid secreted by the liver to digest fats. Vanishing bile duct syndrome (VBDS) happens ...

Certain foods can exacerbate symptoms of bile duct cancer. People may find relief by avoiding those foods, such as processed foods. A dietitian can also help create an appropriate eating plan. The ...

Bile duct cancer can cause a buildup of fluid in the lining of the abdomen, called ascites. This can lead to abdominal bloating and discomfort. Bile ducts are part of the digestive system. They are ...

Approval of the Taiho drug, futibatinib, covers adults with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer affecting the bile ducts of the liver. Many genetic variants can drive the progression of ...

In 2023, Sydney Towle, then 23, developed a bump on her abdomen that she could feel. When she exercised, she experienced a stinging in her stomach. Worried that she developed a hernia, Towle visited ...