There are other ways your doctor can look for the cause of your enlarged liver. He may use an ERCP, a scope that checks for problems in the ducts (tubes) that carry bile. An MRCP, a special type of MRI, also helps spot that kind of trouble.
Cholestasis is reduction or stoppage of bile flow. Disorders of the liver, bile duct, or pancreas can cause cholestasis. The skin and whites of the eyes look yellow, the skin itches, urine is dark, and stools may become light-colored and smell foul. Laboratory and often imaging tests are needed to identify the cause.
Cholestasis is when the excretion of bile (from the liver) is interrupted. Bile is a fluid that helps the body process fat. There are two main types of cholestasis: The term cholestasis comes from the Greek word chole meaning bile and the Greek word stasis meaning still.Pregnancy is a possible cause of intrahepatic cholestasis. Apart from giving the patient intense itching, it does not usually cause any serious problems for the mother.holestasis is when the excretion of bile (from the liver) is interrupted. Bile is a fluid that helps the body process fat. There are two main types of cholestasis: The term cholestasis comes from the Greek word chole meaning bile and the Greek word stasis meaning still.