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Pathophysiology of PBC
Key Takeaways
- PBC involves autoimmune-mediated destruction of intrahepatic bile ducts by autoreactive T lymphocytes, leading to cholestasis.
- Accumulation of toxic bile acids due to cholestasis causes hepatocellular damage and inflammation.
The panelists explain the pathophysiology of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), highlighting how immune-mediated processes contribute to progressive liver damage in affected patients.
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- Could you explain the underlying pathophysiology of PBC and how it contributes to liver damage?
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