Flashcards in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Deck (6)
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whats it characterised by?
progressive obliterating fibrosis of intra- and extra hepatic ducts
eventually leading to cirrhosis
2
associations
ulcerative colitis
3
diagnosis
usually by MRCP or LFT
most commonly after routine blood testing in IBD patient
increased alkaline phosphatase
then increased bilirubin
4
symptomatic presentation
itching, pain, rigours, or jaundice
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Mx
Mx of CLD
transplantation
ursodeoxycholic acid
ERCP of extra hepatic strictures
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