Predisposing factor for cholangiocarcinoma: (A) PSC, (B) Gallstones, (C) Ankylostomiasis, (D) All of the above
Answer is A. Riskfactorsfor cholangiocarcinoma Choledochal cyst Primary sclerosing cholangitis Ulcerative colitis. RPC or hepatolithiasis. Biliary enteric anastomosis HBV, HIV, HCV Choledocholithiasis Clonorchis sinensis and opisthorchis viverrini Cirrhosis Radon Asbestos, Nitrosamines, Dioxib(AND). Diabetes, Obesity, OCP's, smoking, Thorotrast, Isoniazid(DOSTI) Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1514