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Primary Biliary Cholangitis Flashcards

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What is the definition of Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)?

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PBC is an autoimmune disease characterized by damage to intrahepatic bile ducts, leading to cholestasis, progressive bile acid retention, and eventual cirrhosis or fibrosis.

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What is the most common cause of PBC?

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Hyperlipidaemia (75%)

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What age group does PBC commonly affect?

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95% between 30-60 yoa

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What Autoimmune disorders are associated with PBC?

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What are the RFs for PBC

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What is the pathophysiology of PBC?

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What are the symptoms of PBC?

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What are common concurrent diseases of PBC?

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What are the signs of PBC?

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What scar is seen in a liver transplant?

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mercedes benz

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What investigations are used for diagnosing PBC?

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Choose the right answer from the following: (can be used once, more than once or not at all)
a. ERCP
b. MRCP
c. T tube cholangiogram
d. Perhepatic transcutaneous cholangiogram.

  1. Which can be used therapeutically?
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a. ERCP

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2/6.
Choose the right answer from the following: (can be used once, more than once or not at all)
a. ERCP
b. MRCP
c. T tube cholangiogram
d. Perhepatic transcutaneous cholangiogram.

  1. Which is preferred for dx of PBC?
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b. MRCP

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3/6.
Choose the right answer from the following: (can be used once, more than once or not at all)
a. ERCP
b. MRCP
c. T tube cholangiogram
d. Perhepatic transcutaneous cholangiogram.

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a. ERCP

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4/6.
Choose the right answer from the following: (can be used once, more than once or not at all)
a. ERCP
b. MRCP
c. T tube cholangiogram
d. Perhepatic transcutaneous cholangiogram.

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d. Perhepatic transcutaneous cholangiogram.

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5/6.
Choose the right answer from the following: (can be used once, more than once or not at all)
a. ERCP
b. MRCP
c. T tube cholangiogram
d. Perhepatic transcutaneous cholangiogram.

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c. T tube cholangiogram

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6/6.
Choose the right answer from the following: (can be used once, more than once or not at all)
a. ERCP
b. MRCP
c. T tube cholangiogram
d. Perhepatic transcutaneous cholangiogram.

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b. MRCP

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What are the non-diagnostic investigations are done for PBC?

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Outline all the investigations for PBC.

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Outline the full management of PBC.

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What are the complications of PBC?

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How does the presence of jaundice affect the prognosis of PBC?

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Ch. 4 - Hepatology (8 decks)

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