There are many causes of cholestasis.
Extrahepatic cholestasis occurs outside the liver. It can be caused by:
Bile duct tumors Cysts Narrowing of the bile duct (strictures) Stones in the common bile duct Pancreatitis Pancreatic tumor or pseudocyst Pressure on an organ due to a nearby mass or tumor Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Intrahepatic cholestasis occurs inside the liver. It can be caused by:
Alcoholic liver disease Amyloidosis Bacterial abscess in the liver Being fed through a vein (IV) Lymphoma Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy Primary biliary cirrhosis Primary sclerosing cholangitis Sarcoidosis Serious infections that have spread through the bloodstream (sepsis) Tuberculosis Viral hepatitis Sjogren syndrome
Certain medications can also cause cholestasis.
What causes Cholestasis?
There are many causes of cholestasis.
Extrahepatic cholestasis occurs outside the liver. It can be caused by:
Bile duct tumors Cysts Narrowing of the bile duct (strictures) Stones in the common bile duct Pancreatitis Pancreatic tumor or pseudocyst Pressure on an organ due to a nearby mass or tumor Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Intrahepatic cholestasis occurs inside the liver. It can be caused by:
Alcoholic liver disease Amyloidosis Bacterial abscess in the liver Being fed through a vein (IV) Lymphoma Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy Primary biliary cirrhosis {{NAME}} sclerosing cholangitis Sarcoidosis Serious infections that have spread through the bloodstream (sepsis) {{ORGANIZATION}} hepatitis Sjogren syndrome
Certain medications can also cause cholestasis.