Charcot's triad 2

Charcot's triad 2

Charcot's triad 2 is the combination of jaundice; fever, usually with rigors; and right upper quadrant abdominal pain. Occurs as a result of ascending cholangitis. When the presentation also includes hypotension and mental status changes, it is known as Reynolds' pentad. cite web |url=http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2665.htm |title=eMedicine - Cholangitis : Article by Homayoun Shojamanesh |format= |work= |accessdate=]

Eponym

It is named for Jean-Martin Charcot. [WhoNamedIt|synd|2896]

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