Cholestatic hepatitis

Cholestatic hepatitis is a syndrome characterized by partial or complete block of bile flow caused by hepatocytes and / or bile duct bile secretion disorders for a variety of reasons. It accounts for 2 to 8% of jaundice hepatitis. Viral cholestatic hepatitis accounts for about 3% of patients with viral hepatitis. Hepatitis A, B, and E can cause it, and it usually occurs several weeks after the onset of acute hepatitis.

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