Cholangiosarcoma
Encyclopedia
Cholangiosarcoma is a tumor
of the connective tissue
s of the bile ducts.
Primary risk factors for cholangiosarcoma are Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and infection by Clonorchis Sinensis (a fluke found in undercooked fish).
Tumor
A tumor or tumour is commonly used as a synonym for a neoplasm that appears enlarged in size. Tumor is not synonymous with cancer...
of the connective tissue
Connective tissue
"Connective tissue" is a fibrous tissue. It is one of the four traditional classes of tissues . Connective Tissue is found throughout the body.In fact the whole framework of the skeleton and the different specialized connective tissues from the crown of the head to the toes determine the form of...
s of the bile ducts.
Primary risk factors for cholangiosarcoma are Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and infection by Clonorchis Sinensis (a fluke found in undercooked fish).
External links
- Cholangiosarcoma entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms