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Endoscopy 1985; 17(3): 123-125
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018479
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Association of Ulcerative Colitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis and Cholangiocarcinoma in a Patient with IgA Deficiency

M. Curzio, G. Bernasconi, R. Gullotta, A. Ceriani, G. Sala
  • Sezione di Gastroenterologia ed Endoscopia Digestiva, Ospedale Regionale, Varese, Italy
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A case of an unusual association of ulcerative colitis, sclerosing cholangitis, cholangiocarcinoma and IgA deficiency in a 22-year-old man is reported. The patient was admitted to the hospital with jaundice. Ulcerative colitis had been diagnosed 4 years before. The association of sclerosing cholangitis and cholangiocarcinoma was demonstrated. In addition IgA deficiency was discovered. Possible pathogenetic implications are discussed.

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IgA deficiency - Ulcerative colitis - Sclerosing cholangitis - Cholangiocarcinoma

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