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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

Information about symptoms, treatment, and support groups for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), a disease which is related to Ulcerative Colitis.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a chronic liver disease defined by inflammation of the bile ducts. PSC is commonly associated with both forms of IBD, but more frequently with ulcerative colitis than Crohn's disease.
How common is liver disease in people who have ulcerative colitis?
One of the conditions related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially ulcerative colitis, is the liver disease primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). What is the risk of developing PSC if you have ulcerative colitis?
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Preparation, procedure and risks of this test used to diagnose PSC.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Symptoms, age of onset, and research about this disease of the liver.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
A good description of PSC, including information about the function of the liver.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Newsletter
This site hasn't been updated recently, but some articles about managing stress and diet are still valuable information.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis - NIDDK
A short summary of PSC, including how it is diagnosed and treated.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Support Group
Exerpts from a talk given by a GI on issues relating to PSC.
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