Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Liver Digestive Disorders
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Liver Digestive Disorders
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) is a chronic liver disease, in which the patient's immune system attacks the liver, causing slow, progressive damage to the bile ducts. The exact cause of PBC is unknown. It generally strikes women between the ages of 40 and 60, although it is seen in different ages and in men, as well.
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Canadian Liver Foundation: Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Article explains what it is, who is at risk, causes, symptoms, prognosis, and treatment.
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What is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)? - Describes this chronic disease, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and research. Includes information on transplantation and prognosis. From the American Liver Foundation.
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eMedicine: Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Nikolaos T Pyrsopoulos, MD, PhD explains symptoms and related terms, causes, procedures, stages, treatment, medications, complications, and prognosis.
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Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Wikipedia article explains what it is, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, etiology, and therapy.
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Merck Manual: Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Information includes description, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
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