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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 28, 2014; 20(28): 9418-9426
Published online Jul 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i28.9418
Published online Jul 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i28.9418
Atypical causes of cholestasis
Ken D Nguyen, Department of Internal Medicine, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, United States
Vinay Sundaram, Walid S Ayoub, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Multi Organ Transplant Center, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, United States
Author contributions: Nguyen KD performed the research and wrote the draft of the manuscript; Sundaram V and Ayoub WS co-performed the research with Nguyen KD in addition to designing the outline of the manuscript, editing, and finalizing the final form of the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Walid S Ayoub, MD, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Multi Organ Transplant Center, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, 8635 West 3rd St, Suite 1060W, Los Angeles, CA 90048, United States. walid.ayoub@cshs.org
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Received: October 12, 2013
Revised: March 13, 2014
Accepted: April 5, 2014
Published online: July 28, 2014
Processing time: 286 Days and 19.9 Hours
Revised: March 13, 2014
Accepted: April 5, 2014
Published online: July 28, 2014
Processing time: 286 Days and 19.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: The approach and management of cholestasis remain an important aspect of the clinical practice. Different causes of cholestasis have been identified. We will review in this paper some atypical causes of cholestasis that clinicians should be aware off and consider in their approach to management of patients with cholestasis.