Directory of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Resources

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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.

This reduces the liver's ability to eliminate bile and other substances toxins, leading to potentially serious complications.

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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• eMedicine: Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/171117-overview
  Nikolaos T Pyrsopoulos, MD, PhD explains symptoms and related terms, causes, procedures, stages, treatment, medications, complications, and prognosis.

• NHS Choices: Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Primary-biliary-cirrhosis/
  Provides information on this chronic liver disease. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.

• Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primary_Biliary_Cirrhosis
  Wikipedia article explains what it is, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, etiology, and therapy.

• What is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)?

  http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/gi/PBC.html
  Explains the characteristics, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of this chronic liver disease. From Columbia University Medical Center.

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