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DigestiveDetected by MRI

Malignant tumor of the bile ducts (biliary cancer)

Cancer arising from the bile ducts (cholangiocarcinoma), often diagnosed late due to subtle symptoms. MRI may raise suspicion of a bile-duct mass or blockage, but a definitive diagnosis requires further specialist assessment — typically examining a tissue sample (taken by biopsy or during surgical removal), and sometimes additional imaging such as a dedicated bile-duct sequence (MRCP).

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Our comprehensive check-up screens for malignant tumor of the bile ducts (biliary cancer) and hundreds of other conditions.

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Related biomarkers we test

Bilirubin, direct

Direct bilirubin forms when the liver processes bilirubin so it can be excreted.

Bilirubin, total

A yellow pigment produced when the body breaks down red blood cells. The liver processes bilirubin for elimination. Elevated total bilirubin can indicate liver dysfunction, bile duct obstruction, or increased red blood cell destruction.

Alkaline phosphatase

Found in multiple tissues (liver, bones, kidneys, and bile ducts), this enzyme helps break down proteins and is essential for many bodily functions. In liver contexts, elevated ALP often suggests bile duct obstruction.

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