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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]].

==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.

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==

[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>

[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>

[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]

[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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[[Category:Liver_-_Inflammatory_Pathology]]

[[Category:Liver_-_Inflammatory_Pathology]]

[[Category:Gall Bladder and Tract Diseases - Cat]][[Category:Liver Diseases - Cat]][[Category:Biliary Diseases - Cattle]]

[[Category:Gall Bladder and Tract Diseases - Cat]][[Category:Liver Diseases - Cat]][[Category:Biliary Diseases - Cattle]]

[[Category:Gall Bladder and Tract - Pathology]]

[[Category:Gall Bladder and Tract - Pathology]]

[[Category:Expert Review - Small Animal]]

[[Category:Expert Review - Small Animal]]