Cholangitis in cats: symptoms, cause, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis |
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| Authors: | Otte C M A Penning L C Rothuizen J Favier R P |
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| Institution: | Departement Geneeskunde van Gezelschapsdieren, faculteit Diergeneeskunde, Universiteit Utrecht. |
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| Abstract: | Inflammation of the bile ducts is common in cats. This review article reports on what is currently known about the various types of cholangitis (i.e., cholangitis caused by liver flukes, neutrophilic cholangitis, and lymphocytic cholangitis). Treatment is available for cholangitis caused by liver flukes and for neutrophilic cholangitis, and the prognosis is good. However, the cause of lymphocytic cholangitis is not known and there is currently no evidence-based therapy. Several causes are mentioned in the literature, but more research is needed in order to establish the cause of this disease and to develop an appropriate therapy. |
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