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Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Definition
Common names:
  • Biliary Cirrhosis
  • Cirrhosis Primary Biliary
  • Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
A person with primary biliary cirrhosis has inflammation of the bile ducts in the liver. The inflammation obstructs the flow of bile, which damages cells in the liver. The damage can result in liver failure and liver cancer. Images

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Last Updated: Sep 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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