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What is the typical age range for developing bile duct cancer?
What is the typical age range for developing bile duct cancer?
What is the usual histological type of bile duct cancer?
What is the usual histological type of bile duct cancer?
What is a common feature of stools in patients with biliary atresia?
What is a common feature of stools in patients with biliary atresia?
What percentage of patients are jaundiced at birth?
What percentage of patients are jaundiced at birth?
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What is a common association with choledochal cyst?
What is a common association with choledochal cyst?
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What is the name of the liver fluke infestation associated with bile duct cancer?
What is the name of the liver fluke infestation associated with bile duct cancer?
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Which of the following is a risk factor for developing bile duct cancer?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing bile duct cancer?
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Which of the following is a complication of biliary obstruction?
Which of the following is a complication of biliary obstruction?
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What is the most common histologic subtype of gallbladder carcinoma?
What is the most common histologic subtype of gallbladder carcinoma?
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What is the name of the surgical procedure that involves opening the bile duct and draining it through a T-tube?
What is the name of the surgical procedure that involves opening the bile duct and draining it through a T-tube?
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What is the treatment of choice for type II or III biliary atresia?
What is the treatment of choice for type II or III biliary atresia?
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What is a potential complication of prolonged steatorrhoea in biliary atresia?
What is a potential complication of prolonged steatorrhoea in biliary atresia?
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What is the most common site of gallbladder carcinoma?
What is the most common site of gallbladder carcinoma?
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What is a differential diagnosis of biliary atresia?
What is a differential diagnosis of biliary atresia?
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What is the most common mode of gallbladder carcinoma spread?
What is the most common mode of gallbladder carcinoma spread?
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What is the most common symptom of gallbladder carcinoma?
What is the most common symptom of gallbladder carcinoma?
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What is the diagnostic marker elevated in 80% of patients with gallbladder carcinoma?
What is the diagnostic marker elevated in 80% of patients with gallbladder carcinoma?
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What is the primary treatment for gallbladder carcinoma?
What is the primary treatment for gallbladder carcinoma?
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