“What does primary sclerosing cholangitis mean?” PSC is probably caused by the patient’s own immune system, explains Prof. Vavricka. In this rare liver disease, the bile ducts first become inflamed before a bile stasis occurs. The bile stasis can lead to cirrhosis as the liver becomes scarred.

More information about the liver disease Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC):
https://www.swisshepa.org/en/liver-diseases/primary-sclerosing-cholangitis-psc/