Ascending cholangitis
Ascending cholangitis
Definition
Acute infection of the bile ducts caused by bacteria ascending from the small intestine.
Also known as ascending cholangitis — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Bile ducts | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Bile ducts | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Biliary system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |