what is cholangiocarcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma is a cancer that arises from the cells within the bile ducts; both inside and outside the liver. When the tumors arise within the liver, the tumors can be small or large.The terms cholangiocarcinoma and bile duct cancer are often used interchangeably.This form of cancer is slightly more common in males than females and usually affects patients who are between 50-70 years of age.Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma.In contrast, when the tumors arise along the bile ducts that enter the liver, the tumors tend to be smaller.his form of cancer is slightly more common in males than females and usually affects patients who are between 50-70 years of age. Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma. In contrast, when the tumors arise along the bile ducts that enter the liver, the tumors tend to be smaller.