An update on primary sclerosing cholangitis.

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Biliary epithelial cells may mediate their own

destruction by exaggerating innate and adaptive immune responses to bacterial

products in the liver. The natural history of large

and small duct primary sclerosing cholangitis

has been reviewed.

Ursodeoxycholic acid remains the

most studied medical treatment for primary sclerosing

cholangitis; pilot studies suggest a possible role

for tacrolimus and silymarin,

however further studies are required…………

http://www.co-gastroenterology.com/pt/re/cogastro/abstract.00001574-200805000-00017.htm;jsessionid=LGYJyLxZgxCGmQTLWNCvpJWZJTyLR5yT90db9Jw4J7Q7bX78GQpw!774718804!181195629!8091!-1

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