Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
What is the Long Term Prognosis for Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?
Because doctors are able to diagnose Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) very early, prognosis is much better than it was in the past since treatment can begin before severe damage occurs to the liver.
Studies are continuing to be done to find the cause of PBC and to understand this disease which has been known for more than 100 years. Through drug therapy trials, new and better treatments will be developed to control liver damage and lessen the symptoms.
References
American Liver Foundation, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis” http://www.liverfoundation.org/abouttheliver/info/pbc/ Retrieved September 7, 2011
Mayo Clinic, “Primary Biliary Cirrhosis” http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/primary-biliary-cirrhosis/DS00604 Retrieved September 7, 2011
MedicineNet.com, “Primary Biliary Cirrhosis” http://www.medicinenet.com/primary_biliary_cirrhosis/article.htm Retrieved September 7, 2011
Medscape Reference, “Primary Biliary Cirrhosis” http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/171117-overview Retrieved September 7, 2011<//p>
PubMed Health, “Primary Biliary Cirrhosis” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001327/ Retrieved September 7, 2011
World Journal of Gastroenterology, “Clinical Features and Management of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2716586/?tool=pmcentrez Retrieved September 7, 2011
