Charcot's cholangitis triad
Charcot's cholangitis triad is the combination of jaundice; fever, usually with rigors; and right upper quadrant abdominal pain. Occurs as a result of ascending cholangitis. When the presentation also includes hypotension and mental status changes, it is known as Reynolds' pentad. [1] It is named for Jean-Martin Charcot.[2]
See also
- Charcot's neurologic triad (scanning speech, intention tremor, nystagmus) - a triad described in association with multiple sclerosis.
- The addition of altered mental status and sepsis is called Reynolds' pentad.
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