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3.6. Liver + Biliary Tree Disease - Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Flashcards

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What is the known Aetiology of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?

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Trick Question - It is Unknown

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What is the Suspected Aetiology of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?

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An autoimmune disorder

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Why is this thought to be an Autoimmune disorder?

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Due to immunological mechanisms playing a part

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Is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis more common in Males or Females?

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Females

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In what age group is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis most apparent?

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40-50 years old

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What is the term used for an early, preceding lesion?

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Chronic, Non-Suppurative, Destructive Cholangitis

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What does Non-Suppurative mean?

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Without pus formation on inflammation

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What does the preceding lesion highlight?

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That it is only Late-Stage which ends in Cirrhosis

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What is the Pathology of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?

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There is a progressive destruction of the Small Bile Ducts, eventually leading to Cirrhosis

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What is found in most patients with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?

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Serum Anti-Mitochondrial Antibodies (AMA positive disease)

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What causes the initiation of the Pathology of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?

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It is most likely that an Environmental Factor acts on a Genetically Predisposed Host - via Molecular Mimicry - initiating autoimmunity

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What does the Molecular Mimicry (initiating the Autoimmunity) cause?

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Granulomatous Formation

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What does Granulomatous Formation result in?

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Reduction in the effectiveness of the Intrahepatic Ducts, eventually leading to Death and Cirrhosis

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What are the Clinical Signs of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?

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  1. Serum Anti-Mitochondrial Antibodies
  2. A Raised Serum Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
  3. Hepatomegaly
  4. Xanthelasma (and other Cholesterol Deposits)
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Why is there raised Serum Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)?

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This is present in Hepatic Canalicular and Sinusoidal Membranes, and is released into the Blood in Intra/Extrahepatic causes of Cholestatic Disease due to an increase in its synthesis

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Why does Hepatomegaly occur?

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Due to the damage and inflammation of the Liver

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What is Xanthelasma?

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A Yellowish Fat Deposition around the Skin of the Eye

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Why does Xanthelasma occur (and other Cholesterol Deposits)?

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Due to the Liver Inability to deal with Cholesterol any more

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What are the Symptoms of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?

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  1. Asymptomatic (usually)
  2. Pruritus
  3. Jaundice
  4. Fatigue (and other generalized symptoms)
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How is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis normally discovered, if Asymptomatic?

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  1. On a routine examination for something else

2. Screening

21
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What is Pruritus?

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Itching

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Why does Pruritus occur in Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?

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Due to the Elevated Levels of Bilirubin in the Blood

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What type of Jaundice will occur in Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?

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Intrahepatic / Post-Hepatic Jaundice

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What investigations are required for Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?

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  1. Liver Function Test (and Biochemistry)
  2. Serum Anti-Mitochondrial Antibody (AMA) test
  3. Abdominal Ultrasound
  4. Magnetic Resonance Cholangio-Pancreatography (MRCP) with Biopsy
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What is the purpose of the Liver Function Test (and Biochemistry)

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  1. To assess for Alkaline Phosphatase Levels

2. To look at the Blood Lipid and IgM content

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What is the purpose of the Serum Anti-Mitochondrial Antibody test?

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To look for the associated antibodies with this condition

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What is the purpose of the Abdominal Ultrasound / MRCP with Biopsy?

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To assess if the Common Bile Duct is effected

28
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What is the treatment for Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?

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  1. Vitamin Supplements
  2. Ursodeoxycholic Acid
  3. Antihistamine / Cholestryamine
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What is the purpose of giving Vitamin Supplements?

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As these can, sometimes, not be readily absorbed due to the decrease in Bile Secretion

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What Vitamins will need to be Supplemented?

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  1. Vitamin A
  2. Vitamin D
  3. Vitamin E
  4. Vitamin K
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What is the purpose of giving Ursodeoxycholic Acid?

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This improves Bilirubin and Aminotransferase Levels

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What is the purpose of giving Antihistamines / Cholestryamine?

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Symptomatic Relief of Pruritus (itching)

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