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What is

Klatskin tumor

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Pronunciation: /klatskin* ˈtumər/

Klatskin tumor

Definition

Cancer that forms in the area where the left and right hepatic ducts join just outside the liver and form the common hepatic duct. Bile ducts carry bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine. Klatskin tumor is a type of extrahepatic bile duct cancer. Also called perihilar bile duct cancer and perihilar cholangiocarcinoma.