Cholangitis
Cholangitis
Cholangitis (/koʊlənˈdʒaɪtɪs/; from Greek cholē, "bile" + -angitis, "inflammation of a vessel") is an inflammation of the bile duct system. The bile duct system carries bile from your liver and gallbladder to the duodenum, which is the first part of your small intestine.
Causes
Cholangitis is most commonly caused by a bacterial infection, which can occur when the duct is blocked by something, such as a gallstone or a tumor. The infection causing this condition may also spread to the liver.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of cholangitis include abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice. These symptoms are also known as Charcot's triad. Severe symptoms, known as Reynolds' pentad, include mental status changes and low blood pressure in addition to Charcot's triad.
Treatment
Treatment for cholangitis involves treating the infection with antibiotics and relieving any blockage in the bile duct. In severe cases, surgery may be required to remove the gallbladder or to drain infected bile.
Related Terms
- Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder.
- Cholelithiasis: The presence of gallstones.
- Choledocholithiasis: Gallstones in the common bile duct.
- Cholestasis: A condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cholangitis
- Wikipedia's article - Cholangitis
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