Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Flashcards
1
Q
■ Chronic, progressive liver disorder with uncertain cause
■ Slowly progressive and irreversible
■ W > M ; 80-90%; between the ages 40 and
A
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
2
Q
Clinical Manifestations of PBC
A
§ Asymptomatic (50-60%)
§ Fatigue (MC)
§ Pruritus
§ Presence of right upper quadrant pain
§ Other symptoms:
* Hyperlipidemia
* Osteopenia
* Other autoimmune disease
