Cholangitis
There are three forms of cholangitis. These are acute purulent cholangitis, non-purulent destructive cholangitis (primary biliary cirrhosis) and chronic sclerosing cholangitis. In severe purulent cholangitis, shock conditions, renal dysfunction and disorders of the central nervous system may also occur. Primary biliary cirrhosis is characterized by itching, icterus and hypercholesterolemia. The following topic may also be of interest to you: Primary sclerosing cholangitis
