All of the following statements about primary sclerosing cholangitis are true, Except:
Answer is A (Increased risk associated with smoking)Smoking is associated with a decreased risk of developing primary sclerosing cholangitis (and not an increased risk) As in ulcerative colitis, smoking is associated with a decreased risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis' -- CMDTTwo impoant conditions with decreased risk from smokingUlcerative colitis (UC)QPrimary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) Q
Increased risk associated with smoking
Associated with Ulcerative colitis
GGT elevation occurs early
Pruiritis is a common presenting symptom