[Recurrent pyogenic cholangitis in a western patient].
Recurrent pyogenic cholangitis, or oriental cholangiohepatitis, is highly prevalent in Southeast Asia where it is a common cause of attendance at emergency centers. Sporadic cases have been described outside these areas, especially in asian immigrants but its appearance in westerners is exceptional. We present a case of this disease in a western patient and discuss aspects of its diagnosis and therapy.
García García
M J
MJ
Seccione de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Meixoeiro, Vigo.
Hermo Brion
J A
JA
Carreira Delgado
M
M
Pineda Mariño
J R
JR
Alvarez Martín
M J
MJ
García Medina
J
J
D002761:Cholangitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005334:Fever / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
Colangitis piógena recurrente en un paciente occidental.