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Is cholangitis caused by tumors?
Tumors can block the bile duct and also cause cholangitis
Why does cholangitis cause discoloration?
The color change is due to bile pigments that accumulate in the blood and eventually in the skin and eyes
Is it true the the cholangitis is an acute infection of the bile duct characterized by the pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen fever and jaundice?
Yes, cholangitis is an acute infection of the bile ducts that can cause pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, fever, and jaundice. It is important to seek medical attention promptly if you suspect you have cholangitis as it can be a serious condition requiring treatment.
Where might one learn more information about cholangitis symptoms?
Cholangitis is an infection on the bile duct. Symptoms of cholangitis can be found online at Mayo Clinic, Right Diagnosis, Medicine Net, and Symptoms Diagnosis Book.
Icd-9 code for primary sclerosing cholangitis?
The ICD-9 code for primary sclerosing cholangitis is 576.1.
What is cholangitis?
Inflammation of the bile duct.
What is needed for cholangitis?
The two things that are needed for cholangitis to occur are: 1) obstruction to bile flow, and 2) presence of bacteria within the bile ducts
What are symptoms of cholangitis?
Abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice
Which terms means inflammation of the bile duct?
cholangitis
Where does Oriental cholangitis occur?
It occurs mainly in Southeast Asia
Why is the patient experiences fever during ascending cholangitis?
du to an infection
Where does recurrent pyogenic cholangitis occur?
It occurs mainly in Southeast Asia
