Clinical data has suggested that the development of cholangiocarcinoma is related to several factors.
Chronic inflammation of the bile duct: Clinical data suggest patients who have chronic inflammation of the bile duct such as primary sclerosing cholangitis, ulcerative colitis, bile duct stones, choledochal cysts and cirrhosis have high risk of developing cholangiocarcinoma.
Liver fluke infections: Liver fluke infection is a major cause of cholangiocarcinoma in some Asian countries.
Exposure to thorotrast: Thorotrast, widely used as a contrast agent for x-rays until 1950s, was found to lead to hepatic cancer and cholangiocarcinoma.
Obesity: Epidemiological survey show being overweight or obese can increase the risk of developing cancers of cholangiocarcinoma.
Age: Clinical data show old people are more likely to developing cholangiocarcinoma.
Who is at highest risk for Cholangiocarcinoma ?
Clinical data has suggested that the development of cholangiocarcinoma is related to several factors.
Chronic inflammation of the bile duct: Clinical data suggest patients who have chronic inflammation of the bile duct such as primary sclerosing cholangitis, ulcerative colitis, bile duct stones, choledochal cysts and cirrhosis have high risk of developing cholangiocarcinoma.
Liver fluke infections: Liver fluke infection is a major cause of cholangiocarcinoma in some Asian countries.
Exposure to thorotrast: Thorotrast, widely used as a contrast agent for x-rays until 1950s, was found to lead to hepatic cancer and cholangiocarcinoma.
Obesity: Epidemiological survey show being overweight or obese can increase the risk of developing cancers of cholangiocarcinoma.
Age: Clinical data show old people are more likely to developing cholangiocarcinoma.