What is bile duct cancer

Gallbladder cancer in Europe and America for cholangiocarcinoma 1.5 ~ 5 times more than Japan's data are cholangiocarcinoma gallbladder male to female ratio is about 1.5 ~ 3.0. Age of onset of mostly 50 to 70 years old, but is also seen in young people. Cholangiocarcinoma is the primary in the left hepatic duct, common bile duct confluence to the bottom of the extrahepatic bile duct cholangiocarcinoma rare primary malignant tumor, accounting for normal autopsy 0.01% ~ 0.46%, 2% of cancer patients post-mortem biliary tract surgery 0.3% ~ 1.8%.

Cause

The cause of cholangiocarcinoma is not clear and its incidence may be relevant factors are: ulcerative colitis, gallstones China infected with Mycobacterium Metorchis choledochal cyst These factors can increase the risk of bile duct disease.