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Review
. 2020 Oct;95(10):2263-2279.
doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2020.01.015.

Cholestatic Liver Diseases: A Primer for Generalists and Subspecialists

Moira B Hilscher  1 , Patrick S Kamath  1 , John E Eaton  2
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Review

Cholestatic Liver Diseases: A Primer for Generalists and Subspecialists

Moira B Hilscher et al. Mayo Clin Proc. 2020 Oct.

Abstract

Cholestasis describes impairment in bile formation or flow which can manifest clinically with fatigue, pruritus, and jaundice. The differential diagnosis of cholestatic liver diseases is broad, and the etiologies of cholestasis vary in the anatomical location of the defect and acuity of presentation. Cholestasis may occur in a variety of clinical scenarios. Therefore, it is important for a diverse audience with varied clinical practices to have a basic understanding of manifestations of cholestatic liver diseases.

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