A papilloma is a growth a bit like a wart. These can grow inside the ducts of the breast, often near to the nipple. Usually, intraductal papillomas are between 1 and 2cm in size. Sometimes they can be ...

To understand bile duct cancer, it helps to know about the bile ducts and what they normally do. Bile is a fluid made in your liver and stored in your gallbladder. Your bile ducts are a series of thin ...

Bile duct cancer will often only cause symptoms when it is advanced, making it hard to cure. Obesity, smoking, and excessive alcohol use increase the risk of bile duct cancer. Surgery is the main ...

A dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is a surgery that creates a new path for tears to drain between your eyes and your nose. You may need this surgery if your tear duct has become blocked. The procedure can ...

The biliary system consists of the organs and ducts (bile ducts, gallbladder, and associated structures) that are involved in the production and transportation of bile. The transportation of bile ...

Breasts are made up of fat, supportive (connective) tissue and glandular tissue containing lobes. It is important to be aware of how your breasts feel and look at different times. Breasts are made up ...