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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Dima Nimri, M.D. [2]

Overview

The pathophysiology of primary sclerosing cholangitis is not fully understood, although it is thought to be the result of a combination of genetic as well as environmental factors. The risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis among siblings is estimated to be 9-39 times higher than the general population. The HLA locus on chromosome 6p21 and genes of the IL-2 pathway are associated with increased susceptibility to the development of primary sclerosing cholangitis. Environmental factors associated with increased risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis include exposure to farm animals during childhood and other dietary habits, such as less consumption of coffee and fish than controls. Smoking seems to be a protective factor against the development of primary sclerosing cholangitis.

Pathophysiology

Pathogenesis

The pathophysiology of primary sclerosing cholangitis is not fully understood, although it is thought to be the result of a combination of genetic as well as environmental factors.[1]

Environmental Factors

The following environmental factors may be protective or associated with an increased risk of developing primary sclerosing cholangitis:[1]

  • Smoking:
  • Dietary habits:
    • Patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis seem less likely to consume coffee,[2][3] and fish than controls, but more well-done steak and hamburgers.[4]
  • Exposure to farm animals:
    • Patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis were more likely to be exposed to farm animals, but not domestic animals, during their childhood.[2]
  • Use of contraceptive hormones in female patients:
    • Female patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis were less likely to have used contraceptive hormones when compared to female controls.[2]

Genetics

  • Primary sclerosing cholangitis is associated with environmental as well as genetic factors.
  • The risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis among siblings is estimated to be 9-39 times higher than the general population.[5]
  • The HLA-A1, B8, and DR3 locus on chromosome 6p21[6] and genes of the IL-2 pathway[7][8] are associated with increased susceptibility to the development of primary sclerosing cholangitis.
  • In addition, the following 16 gene loci are associated with increased risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis.[6][7][8]
Locus Gene
1p36 MMEL1
2q13 BCL2L11
2q33 CD28
2q37 GPR35
3p21 MST1
4q27 IL2 / IL21
6p21 HLA B
6q15 BACH2
10p15 IL2RA
11q23 SIK2
12q13 HDAC7
12q24 SH2B3
18q21 TCF4
18q22 CD226
19q13 PRKD2
21q22 PSMG1 / ETS2

Associated Conditions

Some of the conditions associated with primary sclerosing cholangitis include:[1][9]

Microscopic Pathology

Histology of primary sclerosing cholangitis (40X) showing inflamed bands [green arrows] and a rare scar at the edge of a triad [black arrow]([ Source: By TexasPathologistMSW (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons])
Histology of primary sclerosing cholangitis showing periductal fibrosis [green arrows] and piecemeal necrosis [blue arrow]([ Source: By TexasPathologistMSW (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons])

References

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