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  2. Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare liver disease that affects the bile ducts. PSC is progressive, which means it gets worse over time. Treatment includes taking certain medications ...

  3. Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

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    Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a disease that affects your bile ducts. ... As a result, it builds up inside your liver and damages your liver cells. It also causes scar tissue to form in ...

  4. Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Vs. Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

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    Summary. Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), formerly known as primary biliary cirrhosis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) both involve the breakdown of your bile ducts. Both conditions are ...

  5. Primary sclerosing cholangitis - Wikipedia

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    Primary sclerosing cholangitis ( PSC) is a long-term progressive disease of the liver and gallbladder characterized by inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts, which normally allow bile to drain from the gallbladder. Affected individuals may have no symptoms or may experience signs and symptoms of liver disease, such as yellow discoloration ...

  6. What Is a Tissue Transglutaminase IgA Test? - WebMD

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    A tissue transglutaminase IgA test or tTg-IgA test is an effective method used in the diagnosis of celiac disease. It is a blood test that checks for antibodies or immunoglobulins, which are ...

  7. Dr. Thomas Knopp, DO, Gastroenterology | Lexington, KY | WebMD

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    Leave a review. Colorectal Surgical And Gastroenterology Associates Psc. 2620 Wilhite Dr, Lexington, KY, 40503. 5 other locations. (859) 278-6031. OVERVIEW.

  8. Are PSC and Ulcerative Colitis Connected? - Healthline

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    Like PSC, UC doesn’t have a known cause or causes. But both conditions are the result of inflammation. Doctors do know that people assigned male at birth tend to experience PSC at higher rates ...

  9. Lab Test Results Guide: Positive vs Negative, Ranges ... - WebMD

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    In this case, positive doesn’t necessarily mean “good” and negative doesn’t necessarily mean “bad.”. Instead: Positive: The lab found whatever your doctor was testing for. So if you ...