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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]].

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.

The condition is also seen in calves as a secondary condition to bacterial infection, such as ''Salmonella''.

==Causes==

==Causes==

==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==

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.

==Test yourself with the Liver Pathology Flashcards==

[[Liver_Flashcards_-_Pathology|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]

|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>

[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]

|Vetstream = [https://www.vetstream.com/felis/Content/Disease/dis01103.asp Cholangitis]

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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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