Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
What Are the Risk Factors for Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?
The following factors may increase the risk of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC):
- Gender – Primary biliary cirrhosis predominantly affects women.
- Age – Middle-aged people between the ages of 30 and 60 are most frequently diagnosed with PBC. No known cases of PBC have ever been diagnosed in children.
- Family History – Having a family history of primary biliary cirrhosis increases the risk of developing the disease.
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
