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Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), also known as sclerosing cholangitis, is a rare disease of the bile ducts and gallbladder. It is characterized by inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts within (intrahepatic) and outside the liver (extrahepatic). The scar…
Table of ContentsOverviewKey FactsSymptoms and DiagnosisCauses and PreventionTypical TreatmentsConclusion
Overview
Portal hypertension is an abnormal (pathological) increase in blood pressure within the portal venous system.
The portal system carries blood rich in nutrients to the liver. Veins from the spleen, pancreas, gallbladder, and the lower part of the GIT…