AIDS cholangiopathy: A case report and review of relevant literature

Abstract

AIDS cholangiopathy is a syndrome that occurs in HIV/AIDS with advanced immunosuppression. It is characterized by obstruction of the biliary tree by opportunistic infection and may have complications including hepatic failure. Patients with this condition may have increased risk of poor outcome from opportunistic infection. Antiretroviral therapy is key to preventing this condition. Due to the paucity of literature on childhood AIDS cholangiopathy with the advent of antiretroviral therapy,  a case of AIDS cholangiopathy is described and relevant literature is reviewed.