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What is biliary atresia characterized by?
What is biliary atresia characterized by?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with biliary atresia?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with biliary atresia?
What is the usual finding in an ultrasound for a baby with biliary atresia?
What is the usual finding in an ultrasound for a baby with biliary atresia?
What is the purpose of the Kasai procedure?
What is the purpose of the Kasai procedure?
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What condition is referred to as biliary cirrhosis?
What condition is referred to as biliary cirrhosis?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of biliary obstruction that can result in liver cirrhosis?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of biliary obstruction that can result in liver cirrhosis?
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In what age group does biliary atresia typically present?
In what age group does biliary atresia typically present?
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What is the defining characteristic of an idiopathic condition like biliary atresia?
What is the defining characteristic of an idiopathic condition like biliary atresia?
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What is the primary complication associated with primary sclerosing cholangitis?
What is the primary complication associated with primary sclerosing cholangitis?
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Which condition is primarily associated with intrahepatic bile duct involvement?
Which condition is primarily associated with intrahepatic bile duct involvement?
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What autoimmune disorder is associated with primary biliary cirrhosis?
What autoimmune disorder is associated with primary biliary cirrhosis?
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What is a common symptom of cholangiocarcinoma due to bile flow obstruction?
What is a common symptom of cholangiocarcinoma due to bile flow obstruction?
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How does primary sclerosing cholangitis typically manifest in relation to other conditions?
How does primary sclerosing cholangitis typically manifest in relation to other conditions?
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What laboratory finding is commonly elevated in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis?
What laboratory finding is commonly elevated in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis?
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What is the major risk factor for developing cholangiocarcinoma related to chronic biliary inflammation?
What is the major risk factor for developing cholangiocarcinoma related to chronic biliary inflammation?
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In which disease do patients commonly present with itching as a predominant symptom?
In which disease do patients commonly present with itching as a predominant symptom?
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What is the primary cause of pruritus in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis?
What is the primary cause of pruritus in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis?
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Which laboratory finding is most indicative of primary biliary cirrhosis?
Which laboratory finding is most indicative of primary biliary cirrhosis?
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What autoimmune disorder is commonly associated with primary biliary cirrhosis?
What autoimmune disorder is commonly associated with primary biliary cirrhosis?
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Why might primary biliary cirrhosis be misdiagnosed in women?
Why might primary biliary cirrhosis be misdiagnosed in women?
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Which antibody is considered the hallmark for diagnosing primary biliary cirrhosis?
Which antibody is considered the hallmark for diagnosing primary biliary cirrhosis?
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What is the primary treatment approach for managing primary biliary cirrhosis?
What is the primary treatment approach for managing primary biliary cirrhosis?
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At what stage of primary biliary cirrhosis does elevated bilirubin typically occur?
At what stage of primary biliary cirrhosis does elevated bilirubin typically occur?
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What imaging finding is characteristic of primary biliary cirrhosis?
What imaging finding is characteristic of primary biliary cirrhosis?
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What is a key symptom women may present with in primary biliary cirrhosis?
What is a key symptom women may present with in primary biliary cirrhosis?
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What level of total cholesterol may be seen in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis?
What level of total cholesterol may be seen in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of granulomatous inflammation in primary biliary cirrhosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of granulomatous inflammation in primary biliary cirrhosis?
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What is the prognosis for patients with advanced primary biliary cirrhosis?
What is the prognosis for patients with advanced primary biliary cirrhosis?
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What aspect of primary biliary cirrhosis is targeted by the medical therapy ursodeoxycholic acid?
What aspect of primary biliary cirrhosis is targeted by the medical therapy ursodeoxycholic acid?
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What is the primary characteristic feature of primary sclerosing cholangitis?
What is the primary characteristic feature of primary sclerosing cholangitis?
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Which condition is primary sclerosing cholangitis most commonly associated with?
Which condition is primary sclerosing cholangitis most commonly associated with?
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What lab finding is commonly elevated in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis?
What lab finding is commonly elevated in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis?
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What diagnostic method is often used to confirm primary sclerosing cholangitis?
What diagnostic method is often used to confirm primary sclerosing cholangitis?
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Which type of fibrosis is characteristic in a biopsy of bile ducts from a sclerosing cholangitis patient?
Which type of fibrosis is characteristic in a biopsy of bile ducts from a sclerosing cholangitis patient?
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What does the term 'beading' refer to in primary sclerosing cholangitis?
What does the term 'beading' refer to in primary sclerosing cholangitis?
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What is the typical presentation of someone with sclerosing cholangitis?
What is the typical presentation of someone with sclerosing cholangitis?
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Which antibody is commonly associated with primary sclerosing cholangitis?
Which antibody is commonly associated with primary sclerosing cholangitis?
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What differentiates primary sclerosing cholangitis from primary biliary cirrhosis?
What differentiates primary sclerosing cholangitis from primary biliary cirrhosis?
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Which of the following statements is true about the bile ducts in primary biliary cirrhosis?
Which of the following statements is true about the bile ducts in primary biliary cirrhosis?
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In terms of treatment, what is often involved for managing primary sclerosing cholangitis?
In terms of treatment, what is often involved for managing primary sclerosing cholangitis?
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What is a possible complication of prolonged cholestasis due to primary sclerosing cholangitis?
What is a possible complication of prolonged cholestasis due to primary sclerosing cholangitis?
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What is a characteristic finding in the imaging of a patient with sclerosing cholangitis?
What is a characteristic finding in the imaging of a patient with sclerosing cholangitis?
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Which symptom is typically seen as a result of obstruction in primary sclerosing cholangitis?
Which symptom is typically seen as a result of obstruction in primary sclerosing cholangitis?
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Bile is formed in the ______ and transmitted via the common hepatic duct.
Bile is formed in the ______ and transmitted via the common hepatic duct.
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Biliary atresia is characterized by a closed or absent ______.
Biliary atresia is characterized by a closed or absent ______.
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The symptoms of biliary atresia include jaundice and dark ______.
The symptoms of biliary atresia include jaundice and dark ______.
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The Kasai procedure creates a conduit for bile drainage using a portion of the ______.
The Kasai procedure creates a conduit for bile drainage using a portion of the ______.
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Chronic obstruction of biliary flow can lead to liver damage known as biliary ______.
Chronic obstruction of biliary flow can lead to liver damage known as biliary ______.
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Ultrasounds in infants with biliary atresia often show absence of the ______.
Ultrasounds in infants with biliary atresia often show absence of the ______.
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Absence of the common ______ duct is typically observed in babies with biliary atresia.
Absence of the common ______ duct is typically observed in babies with biliary atresia.
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In biliary atresia, the condition usually presents in ______ babies.
In biliary atresia, the condition usually presents in ______ babies.
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An endoscope is placed into the biliary tree to dilate or stent the bile ducts, breaking up those ______ and allowing bile to flow.
An endoscope is placed into the biliary tree to dilate or stent the bile ducts, breaking up those ______ and allowing bile to flow.
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Patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis are at increased risk for developing ______, a rare cancer of the bile ducts.
Patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis are at increased risk for developing ______, a rare cancer of the bile ducts.
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Primary biliary cirrhosis is associated with ______'s disease and primarily involves the intrahepatic bile ducts.
Primary biliary cirrhosis is associated with ______'s disease and primarily involves the intrahepatic bile ducts.
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The predominant symptom of primary biliary cirrhosis is ______, which can significantly affect the patient's quality of life.
The predominant symptom of primary biliary cirrhosis is ______, which can significantly affect the patient's quality of life.
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Elevated anti-mitochondrial ______ are a hallmark finding in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis.
Elevated anti-mitochondrial ______ are a hallmark finding in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis.
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Sclerosing cholangitis is often considered a complication of ______ colitis.
Sclerosing cholangitis is often considered a complication of ______ colitis.
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Cholangiocarcinoma usually presents with symptoms arising from obstruction of bile flow, including ______ and right upper quadrant pain.
Cholangiocarcinoma usually presents with symptoms arising from obstruction of bile flow, including ______ and right upper quadrant pain.
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Chronic biliary inflammation has key risk factors, including primary sclerosing cholangitis and a rare helminth infection called ______ sinensis.
Chronic biliary inflammation has key risk factors, including primary sclerosing cholangitis and a rare helminth infection called ______ sinensis.
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Primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune disorder mediated by ______, which attack interlobular bile ducts.
Primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune disorder mediated by ______, which attack interlobular bile ducts.
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The condition leads to granulomatous ______ within the liver due to the immune response.
The condition leads to granulomatous ______ within the liver due to the immune response.
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Initial presentation symptoms of primary biliary cirrhosis often include fatigue and ______.
Initial presentation symptoms of primary biliary cirrhosis often include fatigue and ______.
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Primary sclerosing cholangitis is associated with ______ colitis.
Primary sclerosing cholangitis is associated with ______ colitis.
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The hallmark of primary sclerosing cholangitis is inflammation, ______, and strictures in the biliary tree.
The hallmark of primary sclerosing cholangitis is inflammation, ______, and strictures in the biliary tree.
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Impaired excretion of bile acids leads to elevated levels of bile acids in the ______.
Impaired excretion of bile acids leads to elevated levels of bile acids in the ______.
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In primary biliary cirrhosis, the alkaline phosphatase level is typically ______.
In primary biliary cirrhosis, the alkaline phosphatase level is typically ______.
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Primary biliary cirrhosis involves the bile ducts inside the ______.
Primary biliary cirrhosis involves the bile ducts inside the ______.
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A key laboratory finding in primary sclerosing cholangitis is elevated ______ levels.
A key laboratory finding in primary sclerosing cholangitis is elevated ______ levels.
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A hallmark for diagnosing primary biliary cirrhosis is the presence of ______ antibodies.
A hallmark for diagnosing primary biliary cirrhosis is the presence of ______ antibodies.
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In biliary cirrhosis, the intra-hepatic bile ducts are completely ______.
In biliary cirrhosis, the intra-hepatic bile ducts are completely ______.
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Patients with primary biliary cirrhosis may develop xanthomas, which are deposits of ______ in the skin.
Patients with primary biliary cirrhosis may develop xanthomas, which are deposits of ______ in the skin.
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Patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis often present with right upper quadrant ______.
Patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis often present with right upper quadrant ______.
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An absence of biliary obstruction can be confirmed through imaging, often showing normal ______ ducts.
An absence of biliary obstruction can be confirmed through imaging, often showing normal ______ ducts.
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The characteristic finding upon biopsy of the bile ducts in sclerosing cholangitis is called ______ fibrosis.
The characteristic finding upon biopsy of the bile ducts in sclerosing cholangitis is called ______ fibrosis.
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Ursodeoxycholic acid is a treatment used to improve ______ function in primary biliary cirrhosis.
Ursodeoxycholic acid is a treatment used to improve ______ function in primary biliary cirrhosis.
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Women with primary biliary cirrhosis often present with severe itching and may also experience ______.
Women with primary biliary cirrhosis often present with severe itching and may also experience ______.
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An obstruction in sclerosing cholangitis can lead to symptoms like jaundice and ______ fatigue.
An obstruction in sclerosing cholangitis can lead to symptoms like jaundice and ______ fatigue.
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One common autoimmune disorder associated with primary biliary cirrhosis is ______ syndrome.
One common autoimmune disorder associated with primary biliary cirrhosis is ______ syndrome.
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The ______ duct becomes stuck together in primary sclerosing cholangitis, impeding bile flow.
The ______ duct becomes stuck together in primary sclerosing cholangitis, impeding bile flow.
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Elevated bilirubin levels in primary biliary cirrhosis typically occur ______ in the disease process.
Elevated bilirubin levels in primary biliary cirrhosis typically occur ______ in the disease process.
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To confirm the diagnosis of sclerosing cholangitis, a ______ is typically performed.
To confirm the diagnosis of sclerosing cholangitis, a ______ is typically performed.
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-______ is one method for obtaining a cholangiogram.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-______ is one method for obtaining a cholangiogram.
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Primary biliary cirrhosis commonly affects ______, making them more susceptible to this condition than men.
Primary biliary cirrhosis commonly affects ______, making them more susceptible to this condition than men.
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In sclerosing cholangitis, strictures and dilations create a pattern known as ______.
In sclerosing cholangitis, strictures and dilations create a pattern known as ______.
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Diagnosis of primary biliary cirrhosis can begin with an astute clinician ordering an ______ level test.
Diagnosis of primary biliary cirrhosis can begin with an astute clinician ordering an ______ level test.
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Liver biopsy is usually not required to diagnose primary biliary cirrhosis since other features often suffice, such as elevated ______ levels.
Liver biopsy is usually not required to diagnose primary biliary cirrhosis since other features often suffice, such as elevated ______ levels.
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Patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis may have elevated levels of alkaline ______.
Patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis may have elevated levels of alkaline ______.
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Scar tissue from inflammation in sclerosing cholangitis can lead to obstructed bile ______.
Scar tissue from inflammation in sclerosing cholangitis can lead to obstructed bile ______.
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Study Notes
Biliary Disorders: Study Notes
- Biliary Tree Overview: Bile is produced in the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and released into the duodenum via the common bile duct. It passes through the sphincter of Oddi and the Ampulla of Vater.
Biliary Atresia
- Definition: A condition where the bile ducts are absent or closed, typically present in newborns.
- Cause: Idiopathic (unknown).
- Symptoms: Jaundice, dark urine, pale stools (acholic stools).
- Diagnosis: Ultrasound reveals absence or abnormality of the gallbladder and common bile duct, with no other obstructive causes.
- Treatment: Kasai procedure, a surgery to create a conduit for bile drainage from the liver using a portion of the small intestine.
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)
- Definition: Biliary cirrhosis that develops without extra-hepatic obstruction.
- Cause: Autoimmune T-cell mediated attack on interlobular bile ducts. Granulomatous inflammation is a key feature.
- Prevalence: More common in women.
- Initial Symptoms: Often fatigue and intense itching (pruritus).
- Mechanism of Itching: Impaired bile acid excretion leads to increased serum bile acid levels, depositing in the skin. Itching often precedes jaundice.
- Diagnosis: High alkaline phosphatase (Alk Phos) levels, positive anti-mitochondrial antibodies (AMA) (95% of patients), sometimes anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) (70% of patients).
- Other findings: Mild AST and ALT elevations, elevated serum lipids (total cholesterol can be high), absence of extrahepatic biliary obstruction on imaging.
- Treatment: Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) to reduce liver damage, potentially slowing disease progression. Liver transplant may be necessary.
- Association: Often associated with other autoimmune disorders, most commonly Sjogren's syndrome.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
- Definition: Autoimmune condition with inflammation, fibrosis, and strictures in the intra and extrahepatic bile ducts.
- Cause: Autoimmune.
- Pathology: Fibrosis causes strictures and blockages in the bile duct, leading to impaired bile flow.
- Prevalence: Strongly associated with ulcerative colitis (90% of PSC patients have UC).
- Clinical Features: Biliary obstruction symptoms (right upper quadrant pain, fatigue, jaundice), elevated Alk Phos and conjugated bilirubin, mild AST and ALT elevations.
- Diagnosis: Cholangiogram (ERCP or MRCP) reveals strictures (beading appearance) in intra and extrahepatic ducts.
- Biopsy Findings: Periductal fibrosis (onion skin fibrosis).
- Elevated IgM: Often observed.
- Elevated p-ANCA: Positive in up to 80% of PSC patients (also associated with UC).
- Treatment: Endoscopic therapy (dilation or stenting), with liver transplantation sometimes required.
- Risk: High risk of cholangiocarcinoma (cancer of bile duct epithelial cells), requiring annual screening.
Cholangiocarcinoma
- Definition: Rare cancer of bile duct epithelial cells.
- Risk Factors: Chronic biliary inflammation (e.g., PSC, clonorchis sinensis infection).
Biliary Disorders Key Differences Summary
| Feature | Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) | Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Area of Involvement | Intrahepatic bile ducts | Intra and extrahepatic bile ducts |
| Clinical Presentation | Itchiness is prominent, often before jaundice | Jaundice and/or pain, frequently associated with ulcerative colitis |
| Associated Autoimmune Disorders | Often associated with Sjogren's syndrome | Strongly associated with ulcerative colitis |
| Imaging Findings | Normal extrahepatic ducts | Intra and extrahepatic duct strictures (beading) |
| Primary Treatment | Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) | Endoscopic therapy, liver transplantation |
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This quiz covers essential study notes on biliary disorders, focusing on conditions like Biliary Atresia and Primary Biliary Cirrhosis. Gain insights into definitions, causes, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments related to these disorders. Perfect for medical students or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of biliary pathology.
