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===Imaging===
===Imaging===
Radiographic signs are non specific. Hepatomegaly due to enlargement of biliary ducts and ascites in some cases.
*Radiographic signs are non specific. Hepatomegaly due to enlargement of biliary ducts and ascites in some cases.
Ultrasonograpy is more helpful and biliary tract dilation can be seen in all cases. Common bile duct is normally dilated and the gallbladder may also be dilated with "sludge". Main differential is extrahepatic biliary obstruction.
*Ultrasonograpy is more helpful and biliary tract dilation can be seen in all cases. Common bile duct is normally dilated and the gallbladder may also be dilated with "sludge". Main differential is extrahepatic biliary obstruction.
===Biopsy===
===Biopsy===
Liver biopsy is important to rule out FIP. It is vital to obtain haemostasis profile prior
Liver biopsy is important to rule out FIP. It is vital to obtain haemostasis profile prior
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Glucocorticoid at immunosuppressiv dose of 1-2 mg/kg BID for 6-12 weeks
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
Good