An Abnormal Craving in a Patient Diagnosed With Primary Biliary Cholangitis and Anemia
At a routine follow-up visit at the clinic a month prior, the patient reported consuming at least 2 bags of unpeeled lemons per day.
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DSOC-Guided Biopsy More Sensitive Than ERCP in Diagnosing Biliary Strictures
When diagnosing indeterminate biliary strictures, digital single-operator cholangioscopy (DSOC)-guided biopsy has demonstrated safety, efficacy, and higher sensitivity than standard endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
Evaluating Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreaticography for Bile Duct Stones
Study investigators concluded that although the optimum treatment course for common bile duct stones has not yet been determined, “ERCP for CBD stone clearance involves multiple interventions, prolonged treatment, causes post procedure morbidity and high treatment costs.
Early-Stage Primary Biliary Cholangitis: Progression and Outcomes
Nearly half of patients with early-stage PBC progress to a more severe stage within 5 years. Progression is associated with increased risk of a clinical event, so surveillance is important for patients with early-stage PBC.
Evaluating Long-Term Outcomes of Pediatric-Onset Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study to determine the clinical features of pediatric patients with PSC in a Japanese cohort to evaluate long-term outcomes. They discovered that primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)-autoimmune hepatitis overlap is the primary phenotype linked to poor long-term outcomes.
Liraglutide Increases Risk for Gallbladder, Biliary Tract Events
The researchers observed an increased risk for acute gallbladder or biliary disease with liraglutide versus placebo (hazard ratio, 1.60). Similar findings were seen for each of the four categories of gallbladder- or biliary tract-related events (uncomplicated gallbladder stones, complicated gallbladder stones, cholecystitis with/without gallbladder stones, and biliary obstruction).
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