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.
Presentation
The classic triad of cholangitis is fever, jaundice, and right upper quadrant abdominal pain. This triad is known as Charcot's cholangitis triad.
Types of cholangitis
Ascending cholangitis
Ascending cholangitis is caused by bacteria, and causes pain, jaundice, and fever. The bacteria usually originate from a preceding choledocholithiasis.
Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a cholangitis with autoimmune origin.
Secondary sclerosing cholangitis
Secondary sclerosing cholangitis is a cholangitis with other causes.
Recurrent pyogenic cholangitis
Recurrent pyogenic cholangitis is a cholangitis usually associated with gallstones which recurs. It is also known as cholangiohepatitis.
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