USMLE® Step 2 CK · Gastroenterology · Topic GI-BIL-02
Ascending cholangitis & cholangiocarcinoma
Ascending cholangitis & cholangiocarcinoma (GI-BIL-02) in USMLE® Step 2 CK Gastroenterology (USMLE® Step 2 CK Review Book p. 310). Guideline basis: 2018 Tokyo Guidelines (Acute Cholangitis); 2022 AASLD PSC & Cholangiocarcinoma Guidance. Covers: Ascending cholangitis — recognition and emergent management, Primary sclerosing cholangitis — presentation and complications, Cholangiocarcinoma — risk, diagnosis, management, PSC vs primary biliary cholangitis. Practice 25 QuestionBank questions, ChartWalk bedside clinical algorithms, FlashCards, and ImageBank on TheCodexes.com. Understand beyond your boards.
- Topic Code
- GI-BIL-02
- Chapter
- Gastroenterology
- Review Book Page
- p. 310
- QuestionBank Items
- 25 questions
Primary Guideline / Source: 2018 Tokyo Guidelines (Acute Cholangitis); 2022 AASLD PSC & Cholangiocarcinoma Guidance
Key Clinical Sections
- Ascending cholangitis — recognition and emergent management
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis — presentation and complications
- Cholangiocarcinoma — risk, diagnosis, management
- PSC vs primary biliary cholangitis