Tag: liver biopsy

  • 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…

  • Biliary Cirrhosis, Primary

    Biliary Cirrhosis, Primary Definition and Description of Biliary Cirrhosis, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, Primary, also known as Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), is a chronic autoimmune liver disease characterized by the progressive destruction of the bile ducts in the liver. This disruption impedes normal bile flow, leading to bile accumulation and subsequent liver damage. The condition primarily…