Vanishing bile duct syndrome. | [Annals of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • 2014]

Author(s):

1. Mashhood Ali: Department of Gastroenterology, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, Pakistan

2. Haseeb Noor: Department of Gastroenterology, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, Pakistan

3. Yasir Rafique Rajwana: Department of Gastroenterology, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, Pakistan

4. Asif Imran: Department of Gastroenterology, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

A 33 year old male presented with 5 weeks history severe pruritis , anorexia, weight loss and malaise .He underwent extensive workup including USG Abdomen ,MRCP, Viral serology and workup for autoimmune diseases which were all normal. He then underwent ERCP and findings on ERCP were consistent with Vanishing Bile Duct Syndrome which a rare entity in itself. He underwent Liver biopsy and findings were consistent with VBDS and he was subsequently followed up on outdoor basis and his symptoms improved with medications .

Page(s): 110-112

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Published: Journal: Annals of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Volume: 10, Issue: 2, Year: 2014

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