Cholangiocarcinoma has been associated with infection by:
Correct Answer: Clonorchis sinensis
Description: Risk Factors for Cholangiocarcinoma Choledocholithiasis Clonorchis sinensis and Opisthorchis viverrini Cirrhosis Radon Asbestos, Nitrosamines, Dioxin (AND) Diabetes, Obesity, OCPs, Smoking, Thorotrast, Isoniazid (DOSTI) Most common symptom is jaundice IOC - MRI + MRCP Rx Hilar cholangiocarcinoma - CBD Resection + routine caudate lobectomy + Lymphadenectomy Distal cholangiocarcinoma - Pylorus preserving whipples procedure Gemcitabine + cisplatin is used for advanced cases.
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