Cholangitis

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Cholangitis is inflammation of the bile duct. The most common cause is a bacterial infection, and the problem is then an ascending cholangitis. However, there are other types of cholangitis as well.

Ascending cholangitis

Ascending cholangitis is caused by bacteria, and causes pain, jaundice, and fever. The bacteria usually originate from a preceding choledocholithiasis

Primary sclerosing cholangitis

Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a cholangitis with autoimmune origin.

Secondary sclerosing cholangitis

Secondary sclerosing cholangitis is a cholangitis with other causes.