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What is

perihilar bile duct cancer

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Pronunciation: /perihilar* baɪl dəkt ˈkænsər/

perihilar bile duct cancer

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. Perihilar bile duct cancer is a type of extrahepatic bile duct cancer. Also called Klatskin tumor and perihilar cholangiocarcinoma.