A 45 years old male presented with recurrent attacks of cholangitis. MRCP and ERCP findings are given below. What is the treatment of choice for this condition?
Correct Answer: Liver transplantation
Description: Primary sclerosing cholangitis. More common in males Smoking is protective Associated with ulcerative colitis. IOC - MRCP Gold standard - ERCP TOC is liver transplantation | if not available High dose ursodeoxycholic acid (to control inflammation).
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