Which of the following is not true regarding cholangitis
Correct Answer: Decreased transaminases
Description: Cholangitis It is characterized by charcot's triad od abdominal pain+ jaundice + fever There is leucocytosis, hyperbilirubinemia and raised ALP and transaminases Positive blood culture is more common in paial obstruction than with complete obstruction Cholangiography is mandatory as a diagnostic and potentially therapeutic intervention Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1507
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