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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
History and Symptoms
PSC is associated with cholangiocarcinoma, which are tumors involving the biliary tree. Screening for cholangiocarcinoma in patients with PSC is encouraged, but there is no general consensus on the modality and interval of choice.
- Tiredness (a non-specific symptom often present in liver disease)
- Severe jaundice with intense itching
- Malabsorption (especially of fat) and steatorrhea, leading to decreased levels of the fat-soluble vitamins,A, D, E and K.
- Signs of cirrhosis
- Ascending cholangitis, or infection of the bile duct.
- Infection leads to fever and chills
- Enlarged liver
- Enlarged spleen
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite