Tag: bile ducts
Fibrosing Cholangitis
Fibrosing Cholangitis Definition and Description of Fibrosing Cholangitis Fibrosing Cholangitis, often referred to as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), is a chronic, progressive disease that affects the bile ducts within and outside the liver. This condition is characterized by inflammation and scarring (fibrosis) of these ducts, which leads to bile flow obstruction. The etiology of PSC…
Biliary Atresia, Extrahepatic
Biliary Atresia, Extrahepatic Definition and Description of Biliary Atresia, Extrahepatic Biliary Atresia, Extrahepatic is a rare but serious congenital condition that affects the bile ducts outside the liver. In this condition, the bile ducts become obstructed or destroyed, preventing bile from being transported from the liver to the small intestine. This leads to bile accumulation…