In contrast to Western literature, HIV cholangiopathy was seen predominantly in patients who acquired HIV by heterosexual transmission. De novo development of cholangiopathy on antiretroviral therapy may indicate the occurrence of resistance. Papillary stenosis is the most common feature. Abdominal pain resolved with sphincterotomy. Regression of cholangiographic abnormality occurred with anti retroviral medications. Median survival following cholangiopathy diagnosis was 34 months, higher than reported in previous studies.
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