Eosinophilic Cholangitis and Cholangiopathy : A Sheep in Wolves Clothing
Joint Authors
Shusharina, Victoria
Sakpal, Sujit Vijay
Chamberlain, Ronald Scott
Nashed, Catherine
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-11-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Eosinophilic cholangitis (EC) is a rare benign disorder of the biliary tract which can cause biliary obstruction.
Similar to other disease processes involving the bile ducts, this disorder can pose a difficult diagnostic challenge as it can mimic cholangiocarcinoma.
Methods.
A systematic search of the scientific literature was carried out using PubMed to access all publications related to EC.
Search keywords that were utilized included “eosinophilic cholangitis,” “etiology,” “treatment,” and “obstructive jaundice.” Results.
Twenty-three cases of EC have been reported.
Nineteen patients (82.6%) who presented with EC remain disease-free; 15 of these 19 patients (78.9%) with followup time remain disease-free at a mean of 9.7 months (range, 2–24 months).
Conclusion.
EC is a rare form of biliary obstruction which can masquerade as a malignancy.
Unlike cholangiocarcinoma, EC occurs more commonly in younger patients and in men.
Most patients will require surgical treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nashed, Catherine& Sakpal, Sujit Vijay& Shusharina, Victoria& Chamberlain, Ronald Scott. 2010. Eosinophilic Cholangitis and Cholangiopathy : A Sheep in Wolves Clothing. HPB Surgery،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nashed, Catherine…[et al.]. Eosinophilic Cholangitis and Cholangiopathy : A Sheep in Wolves Clothing. HPB Surgery No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Nashed, Catherine& Sakpal, Sujit Vijay& Shusharina, Victoria& Chamberlain, Ronald Scott. Eosinophilic Cholangitis and Cholangiopathy : A Sheep in Wolves Clothing. HPB Surgery. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507024
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-507024