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Overview Risk for Hepatitis B Risk for Hepatitis C Hemochromatosis Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Alcoholic Liver Disease Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Wilson Disease Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Medication Hepatotoxicity Clinical Studies at SLU Ask a Physician

PRIMARY SCLEROSING CHOLANGITIS Uncommon disorder affecting the large and middle-sized bile ducts with scarring Can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure Affects men more than women Cause unknown – may be immune-mediated Often associated with ulcerative colitis No effective treatment other than liver transplant