Cholangitis
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Cholangitis is inflammation of the bile duct. The most common cause is a bacterial infection, and the problem is then an ascending cholangitis. However, there are other types of cholangitis as well.
Ascending cholangitis
Main article: Ascending cholangitis
Ascending cholangitis is caused by bacteria, and causes pain, jaundice, and fever. The bac
Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Main article: Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a cholangitis with autoimmune origin.
Secondary sclerosing cholangitis
Secondary sclerosing cholangitis is a cholangitis with other causes.
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