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What is the definition or description of: sclerosing cholangitis?
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PSC: Sclerosing cholangitis is a condition that affects the bile ducts and causes strictures. Most patients also have ulcerative colitis. Surgery and even liver transplant may be required to treat the disease.
Answered 5/5/2015
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Inflammation: It is an inflammatory condition of the main bile duct that drains bile from the liver. It is important to follow with an experienced gastroenterologist because untreated, the condition can lead to liver failure.
Answered 1/15/2014
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