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The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
(PSC) PSC is a ... to multi-focal biliary ... • COLITIS - PSC-IBD ... cancers, including cholangiocarcinoma ... judicious use of ERCP
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
Intestine - Other causes ... Malignancy Most common ... Cholangitis (PBC ... Infiltrative diseases - PSC ... - Other biliary
Dilated Common Bile Duct on POCUS
50's yo patient with RUQ abd pain. Vitals stable/afebrile. Labs: WBC
Dilated Common Bile ... Duct on POCUS 50 ... Labs: WBC 12.4, ... CT scan and MRI/MRCP ... #clinical #biliary
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
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Bile Ducts • PSC ... Bile Ducts • Common ... Duct Stone • Biliary ... Worms/flukes • Cholangiocarcinoma ... #Causes
Proposed Schema for the Management of Pruritus in Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC). 

Cholestyramine up to 4g
Cholangitis (PBC ... Recirculating System; CBD ... , common bile duct ... #Cholangitis #PBC ... Management #Hepatology #Algorithm