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Chronic Biliary Obstruction

Signs & Symptoms

Physical Examination

Lab / Serology

 Clay colored stools
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma]
Dark urine
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma]
Prolonged prothrombin time
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma]

Imagin Study

 Ultrasound demonstrate pattern consistent with injury
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma]

Complication

 Elevated transaminases
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma]
Leads to liver dysfunction
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma]
Prolonged prothrombin time
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma]

Risk Factors

Cause

 Caused by pancreatitis
Ref: UMLS [ C0400979]
Caused by biliary tract strictures
Ref: UMLS [ C0400979]
Caused by biliary tract inflammation
Ref: UMLS [ C0400979]

Other