The liver produces bile, which the intestine uses for digestion. For the transport of bile, the liver relies on a network of microscopic tubings, known as bile canaliculi, formed by liver cells called ...

Biliary tract cancer is increasing in incidence and mortality across Europe, with more people under the age of 60 years old now impacted by the disease. However, despite this, knowledge about these ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have analysed and described in detail the immune cells residing in the human bile duct. The findings may pave the way for new treatment strategies ...

Bile duct cysts are atypical enlargements that develop within your biliary system. They may disrupt the normal flow of bile from the gallbladder and liver to your small intestine. Bile duct growths ...

When there’s a hole in any part of the bile duct, it can leak bile. This can occur during some procedures or due to injury. A bile duct is a tube-like structure that connects through your liver, ...

Cholangioscopy, a specialised endoscopic technique that permits direct visualisation of the bile ducts, has witnessed significant advances over recent years. Owing to improvements in imaging quality, ...

Cholangitis describes inflammation in the bile ducts or biliary system. Some forms of cholangitis can be life threatening. Treatment may involve antibiotics, drainage of the bile duct, and intravenous ...

Long-term pale stool might be a sign of conditions that affect the bile ducts, liver, or gallbladder. Newborns with neonatal jaundice may have clay-colored stool due to high bilirubin levels.