Primary sclerosing cholangitis

Orpha code: 171OMIM code: 613806

Definition

Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare, slowly progressive liver disease characterized by inflammation and destruction of the intra- and/or extra-hepatic bile ducts that lead to cholestasis, liver fibrosis, liver cirrhosis and ultimately liver failure.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
PSC
PSC
ORPHA code
171
OMIM code
613806
ICD10 code
K83.0
ICD11 code
DB96.2

No additional description.

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