Primary biliary cirrhosis (patient information)

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Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Primary biliary cirrhosis?
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Primary biliary cirrhosis is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the bile ducts of the liver, which blocks the flow of bile. This obstruction damages liver cells and leads to scarring called cirrhosis.

Where to find medical care for Primary biliary cirrhosis?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Primary biliary cirrhosis

Sources

National Library of Medicine