PSC vs PBC Flashcards
1
Q
Which has beads on a string appearance in MRCP and why?
A
PSC
Intermittent areas of stricture and dilation
2
Q
Which is commoner in females and which in males?
A
PBC - females
PSC - males
3
Q
Which is associated with IBD particularly UC?
A
PSC
4
Q
Which is associated with autoimmune conditions?
A
PBC
5
Q
Which affects the small bile ducts?
A
PBC
6
Q
Which leads to a higher risk of cholangiocarcinoma (among other cancers)
A
PSC
7
Q
Which leads to a higher risk of hepatocellular carcinoma and osteoporosis?
A
PBC
8
Q
Which is associated with anti-mitochondrial antibodies?
A
PBC
9
Q
Which can be diagnosed on MRCP and which can be diagnosed on biopsy and histology?
A
MRCP - PSC
Biopsy - PBC
10
Q
Which has a better response to ursodeoxycholic acid?
A
PBC
11
Q
What is used to treat itching in both these conditions?
A
Cholestyramine
