Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is an inflammatory disease of the bile duct, which leads to cholestasis (blockage of bile transport to the gut). Bile is necessary for the absorption of dietary fat. Blockage of the bile duct leads to accumulation, damages the liver (leading to jaundice) and eventually causes liver failure. PSC is considered an autoimmune disease.
Related Topics:
Inflammatory - Bile duct - Cholestasis - Bile - Jaundice - Liver failure - Autoimmune disease
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