cholangitis
Infected biliary passage
Cholangitis is inflammation of the bile ducts, the tubes that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine.
It typically results from bacterial infection following obstruction by gallstones or other blockages.
Acute cholangitis can be life-threatening, presenting with fever, jaundice, and abdominal pain: The patient was admitted with ascending cholangitis.
Elevated body temperature
- jaundiceYellowing from bile pigment
- chillsShivering spells from illness
- rigorsHarsh, demanding conditions
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
vomiting · malaise · confusion · hypotension · tachycardia · referred pain · epigastric
Yellowing from bile pigment
- bilirubinHemoglobin degradation byproduct
- hepatomegalyPathological liver enlargement
- cirrhosisIrreversible hepatic scarring
- hepatologyMedicine of bile-producing organs
conjugated bilirubin · liver enzymes · pruritus · dark urine
Dangerous inflammatory infection response
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- feverElevated body temperature
- pathogensDisease-causing microorganisms
blood cultures · bacteremia · E. coli · broad-spectrum · pus · abscess · suppurative · shock
Channels draining liver secretions
- biliaryConcerning bile production
- hepaticRelating to liver
- ampulla of VaterDigestive duct convergence point
- common bile ductTube draining bile downstream
gallstones · cholestasis · stricture · obstruction · stent · drainage · percutaneous · intrahepatic
Intensely severe or perceptive
- chronicPersisting over time
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- immune responseBody fighting foreign threats
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
cytokines · inflamed · edema · neutrophils · autoimmune · eosinophilic · granulomatous · fibrosis
fever
Elevated body temperature
- jaundiceYellowing from bile pigment
- chillsShivering spells from illness
- rigorsHarsh, demanding conditions
nausea · vomiting · malaise · confusion · hypotension · tachycardia · referred pain · epigastric
jaundice
Yellowing from bile pigment
- bilirubinHemoglobin degradation byproduct
- hepatomegalyPathological liver enlargement
- cirrhosisIrreversible hepatic scarring
hepatology · conjugated bilirubin · liver enzymes · pruritus · dark urine
sepsis
Dangerous inflammatory infection response
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- feverElevated body temperature
pathogens · blood cultures · bacteremia · E. coli · broad-spectrum · pus · abscess · suppurative · shock · Pseudomonas
bile ducts
Channels draining liver secretions
- biliaryConcerning bile production
- hepaticRelating to liver
- ampulla of VaterDigestive duct convergence point
common bile duct · gallstones · cholestasis · stricture · obstruction · stent · drainage · percutaneous · intrahepatic
acute
Intensely severe or perceptive
- chronicPersisting over time
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- immune responseBody fighting foreign threats
leukocytes · cytokines · inflamed · edema · neutrophils · autoimmune · eosinophilic · granulomatous · fibrosis · scarring