Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Primary sclerosing cholangitis refers to chronic inflammation of the bile ducts. It causes scarring hardening, resulting in narrowing of the bile ducts. What is primary sclerosing cholangitis? Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a specific type of cholangitis (bile duct inflammation). It is classified as an autoimmune disease. As part of the disease, affected individuals suffer … Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)

Definition Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is one of the so-called “autoimmune primary biliary liver diseases”. This disease is characterized by chronic inflammation of the small bile ducts inside and outside the liver. In the course of the disease, the inflammation leads to constriction and thus disruption of the bile flow. Finally, the primary sclerosing cholangitis … Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)

Diagnosis /MRI | Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)

Diagnosis /MRI In order to make a clear diagnosis of primary sclerosing cholangitis, further diagnostic measures must be taken in addition to detailed questioning (anamnesis) and physical examination (jaundice? pressure pain?). In addition to blood tests in the laboratory, an ultrasound examination of the liver and gallbladder is the first step. During this painless examination, … Diagnosis /MRI | Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)

Crohn’s disease | Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)

Crohn’s disease Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease, are found in about 80% of patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). About 80% of these patients suffer from ulcerative colitis and only 20% from Crohn’s disease. The simultaneous presence of chronic inflammatory bowel disease is therefore the rule rather than the exception! Crohn’s disease, … Crohn’s disease | Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)