
Primary biliary cholangitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 14, 2023 · Primary 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 …
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) - Cleveland Clinic
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a liver disease that affects the bile ducts that run through your liver. It slowly degrades those bile ducts, making it harder for bile to flow through. Bile backs …
Primary biliary cholangitis - Wikipedia
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), previously known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is an autoimmune disease of the liver. [1][2][3] It results from a slow, progressive destruction of the small bile …
Primary Biliary Cholangitis: Prognosis, Stages, and Symptoms - Healthline
Jul 28, 2022 · Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), formerly known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is a disease caused by damage to bile ducts in the liver. These small channels carry the digestive …
Primary biliary cholangitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Nov 14, 2023 · There's no cure for primary biliary cholangitis, but medicines are available to help slow the progression of the disease and prevent complications. Options include: …
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) - American Liver Foundation
Mar 22, 2024 · Primary 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 …
Understanding the impact of primary biliary cholangitis on the body
Jul 9, 2024 · Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is an autoimmune disease that damages the small bile ducts of the liver. PBC progression varies — some people have many years with no …
How is primary biliary cholangitis diagnosed? - Medical News Today
Mar 20, 2025 · In one study involving 770 people with PBC, 61% of people had no symptoms at the time of diagnosis. In these cases, doctors typically detect PBC based on the presence of …
Primary biliary cholangitis: Tests and treatments you can expect
Jul 17, 2024 · PBC is a chronic autoimmune disease that inflames and destroys small bile ducts in the liver. Without treatment, PBC may lead to cirrhosis of the liver or liver failure. Here are …
What is primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)? - Medical News Today
Dec 17, 2024 · Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the bile ducts in the liver. According to the American Liver …
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