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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.

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 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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