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2. Are PSC and Ulcerative Colitis Connected? - Healthline

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   Researchers have established a connection between primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and ulcerative colitis (UC). PSC is a rare condition that causes scarring in the bile ducts of the liver. The ...

3. Ulcerative Colitis and Colon Cancer: Risks, Screenings, More

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   Takeaway. Ulcerative colitis (UC) can increase your colorectal cancer risk, but recent research suggests colorectal cancer rates are dropping among people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD ...

4. Primary sclerosing cholangitis - Wikipedia

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   This is further suggested by the observation that around 75% of individuals with PSC also have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), most often ulcerative colitis. No effective medical treatment for primary sclerosing cholangitis is known. Its most definitive treatment is a liver transplant, but disease recurrence can occur in 25-30% of cases.

5. Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

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   Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a disease that affects your bile ducts. Bile is a digestive fluid your Liver makes. ... About 75% of people with PSC have ulcerative colitis. Doctors don't ...

6. Ulcerative colitis - Wikipedia

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   Ulcerative colitis (UC) has a significant association with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a progressive inflammatory disorder of small and large bile ducts. Up to 70-90% of people with primary sclerosing cholangitis have ulcerative colitis. As many as 5% of people with UC may progress to develop primary sclerosing cholangitis.

7. Ulcerative Colitis Emergencies: Complications and What to Do

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   If your ulcerative colitis is not well-managed by medication, it can lead to serious complications. ... Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a liver disease that occurs in 3 to 8 percent of ...