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primary biliary cirrhosis - type of liver cirrhosis Definition for primary biliary cirrhosis Primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune disease of the liver marked by the slow progressive destruction of the small bile ducts (bile canaliculi) within the liver. more Primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune disease of the liver marked by the slow progressive destruction of the small bile ducts (bile canaliculi) within the liver. When these ducts are damaged bile builds up in the liver (cholestasis) and over time damages the tissue. This can lead to scarring, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and ultimately liver failure. It was previously thought to be a rare disease, but more recent studies have shown that it may effect up to 1 in 3-4,000 people; the sex ratio is 10 to 1, women to men. less some common symptoms drowsiness stomach swelling swollen feet swollen feet and legs some related diagnoses 1 - 7 of 137 diagnoses hepatic failure or coma hepatorenal syndrome alcoholic hepatitis chronic hepatitis liver cirrhosis alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency cavernous hemangioma of liver   more do i have 'primary biliary cirrhosis'? In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis: diagnostic test search results for 'primary biliary cirrhosis' 1 - 5 of 28 diagnostic tests Antimitochondrial antibody (AMA) primary biliary cirrhosis and Antimitochondrial antibody (AMA) Biopsy liver primary biliary cirrhosis and Biopsy liver Abdominal CAT Scan primary biliary cirrhosis and Abdominal CAT Scan Abdominal ultrasonography Ultrasound of abdominal contents primary biliary cirrhosis and Abdominal ultrasonography Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Antinuclear antibody blood test used to screen for autoimmune disorders primary biliary cirrhosis and Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Blood, Platelet Count Platelet Count primary biliary cirrhosis and Blood, Platelet Count Complete Blood Count primary biliary cirrhosis and Complete Blood Count Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) primary biliary cirrhosis and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Liver Function Tests elevated liver enzymes primary biliary cirrhosis and Liver Function Tests Prothrombin Time (PT) primary biliary cirrhosis and Prothrombin Time (PT) Serum Albumin type of protein in human plasma primary biliary cirrhosis and Serum Albumin Total bilirubin primary biliary cirrhosis and Total bilirubin Total serum protein primary biliary cirrhosis and Total serum protein anti-M2, anti-M4, anti-M8, and anti-M9 antibodies primary biliary cirrhosis and anti-M2, anti-M4, anti-M8, and anti-M9 antibodies direct bilirubin primary biliary cirrhosis and direct bilirubin fasting lipid profile primary biliary cirrhosis and fasting lipid profile serum IgM primary biliary cirrhosis and serum IgM serum immunoglobulins primary biliary cirrhosis and serum immunoglobulins Abdominal MRI MRI of abdominal contents primary biliary cirrhosis and Abdominal MRI Endoscopy, Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy primary biliary cirrhosis and Endoscopy, Upper Gastrointestinal Anti-Ro (SS-A) antibodies antibodies against certain collagen vascular diseases primary biliary cirrhosis and Anti-Ro (SS-A) antibodies Anti-single stranded DNA antibodies (anti-ssDNA) primary biliary cirrhosis and Anti-single stranded DNA antibodies (anti-ssDNA) Anticentromere antibodies antibodies in certain collagen vascular diseases primary biliary cirrhosis and Anticentromere antibodies Endoscopy primary biliary cirrhosis and Endoscopy Serum Antismooth Muscle Antibody (ASMA) primary biliary cirrhosis and Serum Antismooth Muscle Antibody (ASMA) Serum Bile Acid primary biliary cirrhosis and Serum Bile Acid indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) primary biliary cirrhosis and indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) serum vitamin K primary biliary cirrhosis and serum vitamin K for more please login, login is free (click to login) therapeutic procedures for 'primary biliary cirrhosis'? Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for primary biliary cirrhosis: therapeutic procedure search results for 'primary biliary cirrhosis' 1 - 4 of 4 therapeutic procedures rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. Liver Transplant Replacing diseased liver by healthy one primary biliary cirrhosis and Liver Transplant Exercise programs primary biliary cirrhosis and Exercise programs Plasmapheresis Hemapheresis primary biliary cirrhosis and Plasmapheresis Endoscopy primary biliary cirrhosis and Endoscopy medications search results for 'primary biliary cirrhosis' 1 - 5 of 10 medications rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider.   Methotrexate primary biliary cirrhosis and Methotrexate   cyclosporine primary biliary cirrhosis and cyclosporine   Prednisolone primary biliary cirrhosis and Prednisolone   Ursodeoxycholic acid (a.k.a Ursodeoxycholic acid, UDCA) primary biliary cirrhosis and Ursodeoxycholic acid   colchicine primary biliary cirrhosis and colchicine   Cholestyramine primary biliary cirrhosis and Cholestyramine   Rifampin primary biliary cirrhosis and Rifampin   colestipol primary biliary cirrhosis and colestipol   Hydroxyzine primary biliary cirrhosis and Hydroxyzine   dronabinol primary biliary cirrhosis and dronabinol for more please login, login is free (click to login) web search results for primary biliary cirrhosis Web (All)  |  Treatment  |  Drugs  |  Tests  |  Research  |  Diet Results 1 - 50 - primary biliary cirrhosis Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)-Topic Overview What is primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)?Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a ... Primary biliary cirrhosis is suspected based on a medical history, physical exam, ... http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/primary-biliary-...   www.webmd.com - summary Primary biliary cirrhosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune disease of the liver marked by the ... indicate presence of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis. ... Primary Biliary Cirrhosis" ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primary_biliary_cirrhosis   en.wikipedia.org - summary Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) ... Educational Resources > Liver Disease Info > Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) ... What is primary biliary cirrhosis? Primary biliary cirrhosis, or PBC, is a ... http://www.liverfoundation.org/education/info/pbc/   www.liverfoundation.org - summary Primary Biliary Cirrhosis ? Complete medical information regarding this ... Learn more about Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC), including a description, scope of the problem, causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, natural progression ... http://www.medicinenet.com/primary_biliary_cirrhosis/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: Fatty Liver, Cirrhosis, and Related ... Primary biliary cirrhosis is most common among women aged 35 to 70, although it ... Usually, primary biliary cirrhosis starts very gradually. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch136/ch136d.html   www.merck.com - summary Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Yahoo! Health Many people who have primary biliary cirrhosis do not have symptoms. ... Primary biliary cirrhosis is suspected based on a medical history, physical exam, ... http://health.yahoo.com/digestive-overview/primary-biliary-c...   health.yahoo.com - summary Primary Biliary Cirrhosis ? Complete medical information regarding this ... home > digestion center > digestion a-z list > primary biliary cirrhosis index ... Patient Discussions: Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Symptoms Experienced ... http://www.medicinenet.com/primary_biliary_cirrhosis/index.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: Fatty Liver, Cirrhosis, and Related ... Primary biliary cirrhosis is inflammation with progressive scarring of the bile ... An autoimmune reaction is the likely cause of primary biliary cirrhosis. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec10/ch136/ch136d.html   www.merck.com - summary Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)-Related Information CirrhosisPercutaneous Liver Biopsy ... Next Article: Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) Topics. Topic Overview. Related Information ... http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/primary-biliary-...   www.webmd.com - summary Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Glossary of Terms with Definitions on ... Primary Biliary Cirrhosis glossary includes a list of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis related medical definitions and related links on MedicineNet.com http://www.medicinenet.com/primary_biliary_cirrhosis/glossary.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)-Credits AuthorShannon Erstad, MBA/MPHEditorKathleen M. Ariss, MSAssociate EditorMichele CronenAssociate EditorTracy ... Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Credits ... http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/primary-biliary-...   www.webmd.com - summary Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - MedicineNet - Health and Medical ... Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to make informed decisions about your ... Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) At A Glance ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=18203&page=6   www.medicinenet.com - summary Orphanet: Primary biliary cirrhosis Primary biliary cirrhosis. Orpha number. ORPHA186. Prevalence of rare ... Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a chronic and slowly progressive cholestatic ... http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?Lng=GB&Expert=186   www.orpha.net - summary Patient Discussions: Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Symptoms Experienced ... View messages from patients providing insights into their medical experiences with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Symptoms Experienced. Share in the message dialogue ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=19...   www.medicinenet.com - summary Primary biliary cirrhosis - MayoClinic.com Primary biliary cirrhosis ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of this ... In primary biliary cirrhosis, the destruction of your ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/primary-biliary-cirrhosis/DS00604   www.mayoclinic.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Primary biliary cirrhosis Primary biliary cirrhosis is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the bile ... Treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis: therapy with choleretic and ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000282.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: Fatty Liver, Cirrhosis, and Related ... ... · Cirrhosis· Fatty Liver· Primary Biliary Cirrhosis·Primary Sclerosing ... The disorder resembles primary biliary cirrhosis except that it affects the bile ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch136/ch136e.html   www.merck.com - summary Primary biliary cirrhosis Primary biliary cirrhosis is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the bile ... Treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis: therapy with choleretic and ... http://adam.about.com/HIE/000282.htm   adam.about.com - summary Primary biliary cirrhosis: Causes - MayoClinic.com Primary biliary cirrhosis ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of ... suggests that primary biliary cirrhosis is an immune ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/primary-biliary-cirrhosis/D...   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Cirrhosis, Primary Biliary - Yahoo! Health Important It is possible that the main title of the report Cirrhosis, Primary Biliary is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the ... http://health.yahoo.com/digestive-overview/cirrhosis-primary...   health.yahoo.com - summary Primary biliary cirrhosis: Complications - MayoClinic.com Primary biliary cirrhosis ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of this chronic liver disease. ... of primary biliary cirrhosis are ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/primary-biliary-cirrhosis/D...   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Cirrhosis Primary Biliary Cirrhosis. Up to 95% of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) cases occur in ... Liver Transplantation for Patients with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis. ... http://adam.about.com/reports/Cirrhosis.htm   adam.about.com - summary Primary biliary cirrhosis: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com Primary biliary cirrhosis ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of this chronic liver disease. ... of primary biliary cirrhosis. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/primary-biliary-cirrhosis/D...   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Cirrhosis, Primary Biliary Important It is possible that the main title of the report Cirrhosis, Primary Biliary is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the ... http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/cirrhosis-primary-biliary   www.webmd.com - summary Cirrhosis-Topic Overview Cirrhosis is a potentially llife-threatening condition that occurs when ... A disease called primary biliary cirrhosis develops when the ducts that carry ... http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/cirrhosis-topic-overview   www.webmd.com - summary Cirrhosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Primary biliary cirrhosis. ... hepatic veins;[10] in primary biliary cirrhosis, there is fibrosis around the ... Primary biliary cirrhosis: historical perspective" ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirrhosis   en.wikipedia.org - summary American Liver Foundation - Cirrhosis The Web Site of the American Liver Foundation. ... linked to colitis, and primary biliary cirrhosis, which mainly affects women. ... http://www.liverfoundation.org/education/info/cirrhosis/   www.liverfoundation.org - summary Primary biliary cirrhosis Primary biliary cirrhosis is an inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the ... Primary biliary cirrhosis. How is a Bile Acid test performed, and what does it mean? ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000282trt.htm   adam.about.com - summary Health Information Primary Biliary Cirrhosis. Up to 95% of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) cases occur in ... Liver Transplantation for Patients with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis. ... http://ssmhealth.adam.com/content.aspx?pid=10&gid=000075   ssmhealth.adam.com - summary Cirrhosis: Fibrosis and Cirrhosis: Merck Manual Professional Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) Etiology and Pathophysiology. Symptoms and ... Primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune liver disorder characterized by the ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec03/ch026/ch026c.html   www.merck.com - summary Primary biliary cirrhosis: Lifestyle and home remedies - MayoClinic.com Primary biliary cirrhosis ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of this ... improve some of the symptoms of primary biliary cirrhosis. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/primary-biliary-cirrhosis/D...   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Cirrhosis of the Liver In babies, this can be caused by biliary atresia in which bile ducts are absent ... or scarred, due to another liver disease called primary biliary cirrhosis. ... http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/0000/...   www.clevelandclinic.org - summary MedlinePlus: Bile Duct Diseases Primary Biliary Cirrhosis(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Primary Biliary Cirrhosis(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bileductdiseases.html   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Primary biliary cirrhosis: Risk factors - MayoClinic.com Primary biliary cirrhosis ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of this ... diagnosed with primary biliary cirrhosis are 35 to ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/primary-biliary-cirrhosis/D...   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Cirrhosis ... thirds of patients with primary biliary cirrhosis never develop symptoms and can ... twice the usual incidence Primary biliary cirrhosis poses a particularly high ... http://adam.about.com/reports/000075_4.htm   adam.about.com - summary THE MERCK MANUAL OF GERIATRICS, Ch. 108, Liver and Biliary Disorders ... Primary Biliary Cirrhosis | Hemochromatosis. Primary Biliary Cirrhosis ... 90% of diagnosed cases of primary biliary cirrhosis occur in women aged 50 to ... http://www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/sec13/ch108/ch108c.jsp   www.merck.com - summary Liver Disease Information Center The Web Site of the American Liver Foundation. ... Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) Primary biliary cirrhosis, or PBC, is a chronic, or long-term, disease of the ... http://www.liverfoundation.org/education/info/   www.liverfoundation.org - summary Cholestasis: Manifestations of Liver Disease: Merck Manual Home Edition ... alcoholic liver disease, primary biliary cirrhosis with inflammation and ... bile ducts) (see Fatty Liver, Cirrhosis, and Related Disorders: Primary Biliary ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec10/ch135/ch135c.html   www.merck.com - summary Cirrhosis Primary Biliary Cirrhosis. Up to 95% of primary biliary cirrhosis cases occur in ... primary biliary cirrhosis, the cells under attack from the aberrant immune ... http://adam.about.com/reports/000075_1.htm   adam.about.com - summary Cholestasis: Manifestations of Liver Disease: Merck Manual Home Edition primary biliary cirrhosis. steatorrhea. ultrasonography ... bile ducts) (see Fatty Liver, Cirrhosis, and Related Disorders: Primary Biliary ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch135/ch135c.html   www.merck.com - summary Cirrhosis-References A reference list about cirrhosis. ... Primary biliary cirrhosis. In M Feldman et al., eds. ... Primary biliary cirrhosis. In M Wolfe et al., eds. ... http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/cirrhosis-references   www.webmd.com - summary Introduction: Fatty Liver, Cirrhosis, and Related Disorders: Merck ... ... · Cirrhosis· Fatty Liver· Primary Biliary Cirrhosis· Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis ... liver, cirrhosis, primary biliary cirrhosis and primary sclerosing ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch136/ch136a.html   www.merck.com - summary Biliary Atresia (BA) The Web Site of the American Liver Foundation. ... to destroy liver cells rapidly and cause cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver. ... http://www.liverfoundation.org/education/info/biliaryatresia/   www.liverfoundation.org - summary Primary Liver Cancers: Tumors of the Liver: Merck Manual Home Edition primary biliary cirrhosis. primary sclerosing cholangitis. ultrasonography ... but the risk is lower with primary biliary cirrhosis than with other types. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch139/ch139e.html   www.merck.com - summary Cirrhosis Alcoholism; Liver Transportation; Primary Billing Cirrhosis. Risk Factors ... Primary biliary cirrhosis accounts for only 0.6% to 2% of deaths from cirrhosis. ... http://adam.about.com/reports/000075_2.htm   adam.about.com - summary Antimitochondrial Antibodies - Digestion and Digestive-Related ... ... 95 and 98% of patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) have autoantibodies ... Diseases & Conditions. Primary Biliary Cirrhosis. Antimitochondrial Antibodies ... http://www.medicinenet.com/antimitochondrial_antibodies/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Hepato-biliary diseases - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia primary biliary cirrhosis. phlebitis of the portal vein. granulomatous hepatitis ... cirrhosis of liver. Cirrhosis may also occur in primary biliary cirrhosis. ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepato-biliary_diseases   en.wikipedia.org - summary MedlinePlus: Cirrhosis Cirrhosis ... Primary Biliary Cirrhosis(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) ... Primary Biliary Cirrhosis(Mayo Foundation for ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cirrhosis.html   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary THE MERCK MANUAL OF GERIATRICS, Ch. 108, Liver and Biliary Disorders Topics: Introduction | Viral Hepatitis | Primary Biliary Cirrhosis | Hemochromatosis ... with viral hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, or hepatocellular carcinoma. ... http://www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/sec13/ch108/ch108a.jsp   www.merck.com - summary Introduction: Fatty Liver, Cirrhosis, and Related Disorders: Merck ... ... liver, cirrhosis, primary biliary cirrhosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis, ... scar tissue in the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure, and even death may ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec10/ch136/ch136a.html   www.merck.com - summary show more 1  2