Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is this a presentation of?
Pruritus, fatigue, cirrhosis, liver failure. Associated with IBD (usually UC). AMA -ve. ANA and ANCA may be +ve.
A
Primary sclerosing cholangitis
2
Q
Why should you perform a colonoscopy in all those with primary sclerosing cholangitis annually?
A
Associated with bile duct, gallbladder, liver and colon cancer.
3
Q
How is suspected primary sclerosing cholangitis investigated?
A
ERCP or MRCP
4
Q
What is the mainstay treatment for primary sclerosing cholangitis?
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Liver transplant
