Macías-Rodríguez RU, Torre-Delgadillo A

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Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a chronic cholestatic liver disease that usually affects middle-aged women. The cause of PBC remains unknown, although genetic and immunologic factors appear to play a role. Many patients are asymptomatic at the time of diagnosis. The symptoms and signs of cholestasis develop as the disease progresses.

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2. Alastair DB. Primary biliary cirrhosis and other ductopenic diseases. Clin Liver Dis 2002; 6: 363-380.