PSC - Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is PSC?
A
Progressive cholestasis with bile duct inflammation and cholestasis
2
Q
Signs and symptoms of PSC are?
A
Pruritus, fatigue,
Late: ascending cholangitis, cirrhosis, end stage hepatic failure
3
Q
Associations are?
A
Genetic, female, AIH, having IBD especially UC
4
Q
What does PSC increase the risks of greatly?
A
Cancer of the…
Bile duct, gallbladder, liver, colon
5
Q
What must you do therefore to manage this?
A
Annual colonoscopy and ultrasound
Cholecystectomy if there are any gallbladder polyps
