Primary biliary cirrhosis causes
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
The cause of Primary biliary cirrhosis has not been identified. However, it is thought that hyper-functioning immune system attributed to genetic predisposition is thought to have a role in causing Primary biliary cirrhosis. Few environmental factors such as cigarette smoking, infections and chemical exposure have also known to play a role in causing Primary biliary cirrhosis. To review risk factors for the development of Primary biliary cirrhosis, click here.
Causes
- The cause of Primary biliary cirrhosis has not been identified. However, it is thought that hyper-functioning immune system attributed to genetic predisposition is thought to have a role in causing Primary biliary cirrhosis. [1] [2]
- Few environmental factors such as cigarette smoking, infections and chemical exposure have also known to play a role in causing Primary biliary cirrhosis. [1] [2]
- To learn more about the risk factors for the development of Primary biliary cirrhosis, click here.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Carey EJ, Ali AH, Lindor KD (2015). "Primary biliary cirrhosis". Lancet. 386 (10003): 1565–75. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(15)00154-3. PMID 26364546.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Reshetnyak VI (2015). "Primary biliary cirrhosis: Clinical and laboratory criteria for its diagnosis". World J Gastroenterol. 21 (25): 7683–708. doi:10.3748/wjg.v21.i25.7683. PMC 4491957. PMID 26167070.