Stool Examination for Liver Fluke Detection and Ultrasonography for Detection of Abnormal Biliary Tract in Cholangiocarcinoma Control Program: A Reappraisal from Endemic Area in Indochina

Sora Yasri, Viroj Wiwanitkit

Abstract


Sir, cholangiocarcinoma is a deadly malignancy of biliary tract that has its highest prevalence in Indochina. The patients usually present with severe hyperbilirubinemia with grave prognosis.The relationship between cholangiocarcinoma and liver fluke infection is widely mentioned.

Keywords


Liver Fluke Detection; Ultrasonography; Endemic Area

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