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What is the probable cause of a narrowing bile duct if there is no indication of gall stones in ultrasound. ca 19-9 negative as well as alp. elevated bilirubin for 6 months accompanied by several debilitating symptoms?

Q: what is the probable cause of a narrowing bile duct if there is no indication of gall stones in ultrasound. ca 19-9 negative as well as alp. elevated bilirubin for 6 months accompanied by several debilitating symptoms?

: gall stones do not cause narrowing of the bile duct. Inflammation and stone in bile duct other causes do.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

gall stones do not cause narrowing of the bile duct. Inflammation and stone in bile duct other causes do.

Answered 1/23/2023

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A member asked:

What is the probable cause of a narrowing bile duct if there is no indication of gall stones in ultrasound. ca 19-9 negative as well as alp. elevated bilirubin for 6 months accompanied by several debilitating symptoms?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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