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Ángela Antón Rodriguez1, Aitor Odriozola Herrán2, Víctor José Echavarría Rodríguez3
1Gastroenterología y Hepatología, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, España.
Chemotherapy, specifically paclitaxel, can cause secondary sclerosing cholangitis (SSC), a rare but serious condition. This case highlights a patient who developed paclitaxel-induced SSC after breast cancer treatment, leading to complications and poor outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Secondary sclerosing cholangitis (SSC) has diverse etiologies, including chemotherapy.
- Paclitaxel is a chemotherapy agent used for various cancers.
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