Choledocholithiasis & cholangitis

DDx

Cancer of the pancreas, ampulla of Vater, or common duct
Acute hepatitis
Biliary stricture
Chronic cholestatic liver disease, e.g., primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, drug toxicity
Pancreatitis
Sepsis due to other causes
Underlying Ascaris, Clonorchis, or hydatid disease

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