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Revision as of 18:55, 13 September 2016

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

Overview

Obtaining the history is the most important aspect of making a diagnosis of cholangitis. It provides insight into cause, precipitating factors and associated comorbid conditions.

History

A complete history will help determine the correct therapy and helps in determining the prognosis. The patient's medical history is helpful. Specific areas of focus when obtaining the history, are outlined below:^[1]

Gallstones and common bile duct stones
Recent cholecystectomy
Endoscopic manipulation or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Cholangiogram
History of HIV or AIDS
- AIDS-related cholangitis is characterized by extrahepatic biliary edema, ulceration, and obstruction.

Symtoms

Associated symptoms can provide clues as to the cause of cholangitis.^[1]^[2]

Acholic or hypocholic stools
Confusion
Malaise
Nausea and vomiting
Occult sepsis
Pain on the upper right side or upper middle part of the abdomen.
- It may be felt in the back or below the right shoulder blade.
- The pain may come and go and feel sharp, cramp-like, or dull.
Paralytic ileus
Pruritus

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Afdhal, NH; Goldman, L & Schafer, Al (2011), Goldman's Cecil Medicine (24 ed.), Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier
↑ Liu, Chi-Leung. & Fan, Sheung-Tat. (2001), Surgical Treatment: Evidence-Based and Problem-Oriented., Munich, Germany: Zuckschwerdt Verlag

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[book123-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Afdhal, NH; Goldman, L & Schafer, Al (2011), Goldman's Cecil Medicine (24 ed.), Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier

[book12-2] Liu, Chi-Leung. & Fan, Sheung-Tat. (2001), Surgical Treatment: Evidence-Based and Problem-Oriented., Munich, Germany: Zuckschwerdt Verlag

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