Recurrent primary biliary cirrhosis.

Abstract

Liver transplantation remains the only effective treatment for end-stage primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). It appears now well accepted that the disease recurs in the allograft. The diagnosis of recurrent PBC is made on the basis of a consistent history and demonstrating the histologic features of PBC on liver biopsy and exclusion of other causes of bile duct damage.

• Authors: James Neuberger
• Journal: Liver transplantation : official publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society (Liver Transpl) Vol. 9 Issue 6 Pg. 539-46 (Jun 2003) ISSN: 1527-6465 [Print] United States
• PMID: 12783392 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Autoantibodies

Topics

• Autoantibodies
• Humans
• Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary (immunology, pathology, surgery)
• Liver Transplantation
• Postoperative Complications (immunology, pathology)
• Recurrence