Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment To Cure Tumors Blocking The Bile Duct
Tumors blocking the Bile duct. The age of the patient is 87 yrs. old. what are the treatment options for such condition. The tumors may be malignant. What are the survival outcome of such conditions. Bilirubin test results 3x above normal range.
Thank you
concerned son-in-law
Thank you
concerned son-in-law
Tue, 2 Sep 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Associated chronic diseases will complicate open surgery.
2. Laproscopic excision or biopsy is to be done initially to evaluate type of lesion and also to remove bile duct compression.
3. Open surgery or chemotherapy can be difficult at this age and identification of type of tumor will help in palliative Care.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Associated chronic diseases will complicate open surgery.
2. Laproscopic excision or biopsy is to be done initially to evaluate type of lesion and also to remove bile duct compression.
3. Open surgery or chemotherapy can be difficult at this age and identification of type of tumor will help in palliative Care.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Bilirubin
Loading Online Doctors....