Storage of Bile From Routine Procedures to Study Risk Factors
Storage of Bile From Routine Procedures to Study Risk Factors
The purpose of the study is to establish a repository of human bile as a resource for studies
 evaluating molecular predictors of biliary cancer risk.
The specific aim of this study is to establish a repository of human bile to serve as a
 resource for studies looking at molecular predictors of biliary tract cancer. The development
 of fluid based biomarkers will enable early diagnosis in at-risk individuals with a
 recognized risk factor for cholangiocarcinoma, as well as provide surveillance mechanisms for
 screening populations where biliary tract cancer has a high incidence.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Presenting to IU for treatment of biliary tract disease; Age greater than or equal to
 18

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Problems other than biliary tract disease