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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
 
Cholangitis describes an inflammation of the biliary tract. Cholangiohepatitis describes the inflammation of the biliary tract and the surrounding hepatic parenchyma. It is typically categorised into [[Cholangitis, Neutrophilic|Neutrophilic Cholangitis]] and [[Cholangitis, Lymphocytic|Lymphocytic Cholangitis]].
 
Cholangitis describes an inflammation of the biliary tract. Cholangiohepatitis describes the inflammation of the biliary tract and the surrounding hepatic parenchyma. It is typically categorised into [[Cholangitis, Neutrophilic|Neutrophilic Cholangitis]] and [[Cholangitis, Lymphocytic|Lymphocytic Cholangitis]].
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male, pure bred cats are over represented.  
 
male, pure bred cats are over represented.  
 
   
 
   
The condition is also seen in calves as a secondary condition to bacterial infection, such as Salmonella.
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The condition is also seen in calves as a secondary condition to bacterial infection, such as ''Salmonella''.
    
==Causes==
 
==Causes==
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==Ultrasound==
 
==Ultrasound==
Hyperechogenicity of the liver may be observed with distension of the biliary tree, thickened gall bladder. The common bile duct may be [[Biliary Tract - Obstruction|obstructed]]. Mesenteric lymph nodes may be enlarged, duodenal walls thickened and pancreas irregular.
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Hyperechogenicity of the liver may be observed with distension of the biliary tree, thickened gall bladder. The common bile duct may be [[Biliary Tract Obstruction|obstructed]]. Mesenteric lymph nodes may be enlarged, duodenal walls thickened and pancreas irregular.
    
==Biopsy==
 
==Biopsy==
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Prognosis varies but it is guarded if ascites, sever fibrosis or cirrhosis has developed.
 
Prognosis varies but it is guarded if ascites, sever fibrosis or cirrhosis has developed.
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==Test yourself with the Liver Pathology Flashcards==
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|literature search = [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?rowId=1&options1=AND&q1=cholangitis&occuring1=title&rowId=2&options2=AND&q2=cats&occuring2=od&rowId=3&options3=AND&q3=&occuring3=freetext&x=52&y=9&publishedstart=yyyy&publishedend=yyyy&calendarInput=yyyy-mm-dd&la=any&it=any&show=all Cholangitis in cats publications]
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|full text = [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2010/20103181556.pdf '''Bacteria and feline cholangitis.''' Simpson, K. W.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, 16-20 January 2010, 2010, pp 635-637, 14 ref.]<br>
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[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2010/20103139153.pdf '''How I treat feline hepatic lipidosis and feline cholangitis.''' Marks, S. L.; World Small Animal Veterinary Association, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 34th World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress, São Paulo, Brazil, 21-24 July 2009, 2009, pp unpaginated]<br>
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[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2007/20073085519.pdf '''Cholangitis in cats - a review.''' Rothuizen, J.; Svoboda, M. ; Czech Small Animal Veterinary Association, Prague, Czech Republic, 2006 World Congress Proceedings. 31st World Small Animal Association Congress, 12th European Congress FECAVA, & 14th Czech Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress, Prague, Czech Republic, 11-14 October, 2006, 2006, pp 435-437]
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|Vetstream = [https://www.vetstream.com/felis/Content/Disease/dis01103.asp Cholangitis]
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==Literature Search==
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==References==
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Gunn-Moore, D. (2010), '''Cholangitis complex in the cat''' ''Veterinary Times'', Vol.40, No. 43
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?rowId=1&options1=AND&q1=cholangitis&occuring1=title&rowId=2&options2=AND&q2=cats&occuring2=od&rowId=3&options3=AND&q3=&occuring3=freetext&x=52&y=9&publishedstart=yyyy&publishedend=yyyy&calendarInput=yyyy-mm-dd&la=any&it=any&show=all Cholangitis in cats publications]
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[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2010/20103181556.pdf '''Bacteria and feline cholangitis.''' Simpson, K. W.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, 16-20 January 2010, 2010, pp 635-637, 14 ref. - '''Full Text Article''']
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[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2010/20103139153.pdf '''How I treat feline hepatic lipidosis and feline cholangitis.''' Marks, S. L.; World Small Animal Veterinary Association, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 34th World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress, São Paulo, Brazil, 21-24 July 2009, 2009, pp unpaginated - '''Full Text Article''']
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[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2007/20073085519.pdf '''Cholangitis in cats - a review.''' Rothuizen, J.; Svoboda, M. ; Czech Small Animal Veterinary Association, Prague, Czech Republic, 2006 World Congress Proceedings. 31st World Small Animal Association Congress, 12th European Congress FECAVA, & 14th Czech Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress, Prague, Czech Republic, 11-14 October, 2006, 2006, pp 435-437 - '''Full Text Article''']
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Gunn-Moore, D. (2010), '''Cholangitis complex in the cat''' ''Veterinary Times'', Vol.40, No. 43
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[[Category:Liver_-_Inflammatory_Pathology]]
 
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