Primary Biliary Cholangitis Flashcards
1
Q
primary biliary cholangitis
A
autoimmune disorder where liver attacks bile ducts causing cholestasis and resulting in fibrosis, cirrhosis
2
Q
who is it common in
A
women
3
Q
signs
A
lethargy
jaundice
itchy
live failure signs
4
Q
investigation results
A
elevated anti-mitochondrial antibodies
raised ALP
IgM
5
Q
management
A
ursodeoxychalic acid
cholestyramine - itch
vitamin supplement
liver transplantation
