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Bookmark or Share- Primary Biliary Cholangitis - StatPearls - NCBI BookshelfPrimary biliary cholangitis (PBC), formerly termed primary biliary cirrhosis, is an autoimmune disorder that gradually destroys intrahepatic bile ducts, resulting in periportal inflammation and cholestasis. Prolonged hepatic cholestasis subsequently causes cirrhosis and portal hypertension.
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) - American Liver FoundationPrimary biliary cholangitis (PBC), formerly known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is a chronic liver disease resulting from progressive destruction of the bile ducts in the liver – called the intrahepatic bile ducts.
- Primary biliary cholangitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicPrimary biliary cholangitis is an autoimmune disease in which the bile ducts are inflamed and slowly destroyed. It previously was called primary biliary cirrhosis. Bile is a fluid made in the liver. It helps with digestion and absorbing certain vitamins.
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis - AASLDPrimary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) is considered an autoimmune disease because of its hallmark serologic signature, antimitochondrial antibody (AMA), and specific bile duct pathology. The etiology of PBC is thought to be due to a combination of genetic risk factors and environmental triggers.
- Definition & Facts of Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary ...Primary biliary cholangitis is a chronic disease in which the small bile ducts in the liver become inflamed and are eventually destroyed. When there are no bile ducts, bile builds up and causes liver damage. Over time, this damage can lead to liver scarring, cirrhosis, and eventually liver failure.
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