Table 2.
Imaging features of AIDS cholangiopathy versus primary sclerosing cholangitis.
| AIDS cholangiopathy | Primary sclerosing cholangitis | |
|---|---|---|
| Dilation common bile duct | Common | Rare |
| Intrahepatic ducts | Affected but usually normal in number | Significantly decreased in number |
| Intraductal debris | Common | Rare |
| Intraductal filling defects | Yes | None |
| String-like strictures | Rare | Common |
| Diverticular outpouchings and sacculations | Rare | Common |
| Papillary stenosis + intrahepatic ductal stricture | Common | Never reported |
| Extrahepatic stricture morphology | Irregular margins and nodules reflecting an often focal nature | Irregular strictures with entire ducts involved |
| Gallbladder wall thickening | Common | Rare |