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. 2011 Apr 4;2011:465895. doi: 10.4061/2011/465895

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