Stomach Cancer : Symptoms, Causes, Stages, Diagnosis, Survival Rate, Cure and Treatment

Jaundice

Jaundice
Jaundice

A tumor in the stomach can also press on the duct responsible for draining gallbladder secretions. The obstruction of the cystic duct may be due to the enlargement of the lymph nodes due to tumor progression to the local area. Unable to be released, the accumulated bile in the body, then imparts a yellowish hue to the whites of the eyes, and to the skin. Obstructive jaundice in the setting of a gastric carcinoma, is a rare occurrence, making it to only 2.3% cases as reported in a study.