Arsenic's shadowy influence: A systematic review of its carcinogenic role in gallbladder cancer

ConclusionThere is a strong link between arsenic exposure and gallbladder cancer or cholangiocarcinoma. Even chronic exposure to low-moderate amounts could lead to gallbladder carcinoma. These findings stress the need for more comprehensive and dedicated studies, to control arsenic water/soil levels and seek other preventive measures for this high mortality disease.

Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery - April 2, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Anas Elgenidy, Ramez M. Odat, Horiah Amer Al ‐Ghorbany, Hatim Nasruldin Shahin, Ibrahim S. Abdel‐bary, Roaa AbdulTawab AbdulHamid, Amal Dhahab, Moustafa Salem, Youmna A. Negm, Nada Mostafa El Attar, Ahmed Assem Abdelfattah, Mai M. Khaliel, Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research