Ascending cholangitis (patient information)

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Overview

Cholangitis is an infection of the common bile duct, the tube that carries bile from the liver to the gallbladder and intestines. Bile is a liquid made by the liver that helps digest food.

What causes ascending cholangitis?

Cholangitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection, which can occur when the duct is blocked by something, such as a gallstone or tumor. The infection causing this condition may also spread to the liver. Risk factors include a previous history of gallstones, sclerosing cholangitis, HIV, narrowing of the common bile duct, and, rarely, travel to countries where you might catch a worm or parasite infection.

what are the symptoms of ascending cholangitis?

The following symptoms may occur:

  • Abdominal pain which is in the right upper side or middle of the upper abdomen and may come and go. Pain is sharp, crampy, or dull and may move to the back or below the right shoulder blade.
  • Chills
  • Fever
  • Clay-colored stools
  • Dark urine
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Yellowing of the skin (jaundice) -- may come and go

Who is at risk for ascending cholangitis?

Risk factors include a previous history of gallstones, sclerosing cholangitis, HIV, narrowing of the common bile duct, and, rarely, travel to countries where you might catch a worm or parasite infection.

Diagnosis

Tests may include:

  • Abdominal ultrasound
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): ERCP is a procedure that enables your surgeon to examine the pancreatic and bile ducts.
  • Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)which is a noninvasive test that can image the biliary tree.
  • Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram (PTCA which is an x-ray of the bile ducts, the tubes that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine.

The following blood tests may be done:

  • Bilirubin level
  • Liver enzyme levels
  • Liver function tests
  • White blood count (WBC)

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