Ultrasound screening for cholangiocarcinoma could detect premalignant lesions and early-stage diseases with survival benefits: A population-based prospective study of 4,225 subjects in an endemic area

• Main Authors: Prakongboon Sungkasubun, Surachate Siripongsakun, Kunlayanee Akkarachinorate, Sirachat Vidhyarkorn, Akeanong Worakitsitisatorn, Thaniya Sricharunrat, Sutida Singharuksa, Rawisak Chanwat, Chairat Bunchaliew, Sirima Charoenphattharaphesat, Ruechuta Molek, Maneenop Yimyaem, Gaidganok Sornsamdang, Kamonwan Soonklang, Kasiruck Wittayasak, Chirayu U. Auewarakul, Chulabhorn Mahidol
• Other Authors: Chulabhorn Graduate Institute
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/42990
• Institution: Mahidol University

© 2016 The Author(s). Background: Thailand has a high incidence of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), particularly in the north and northeastern regions. Most CCA patients come at a late, unresectable stage and presently no optimal screening test for CCA has been established. We determined the prevalence of...