Primary biliary cirrhosis associated arthritis.

Authors

  • Pedro P Marques Departamento de Medicina Interna, Serviço de Gastrenterologia e Reumatologia, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada.
  • Jorge Da Fonseca
  • Pedro Gonçalves
  • Francisco C Leal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.1979

Abstract

We present two cases of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) in which joint manifestations preceded the diagnosis of liver disease. The authors discuss the clinical features of PBC--associated arthritis the current role of corticosteroids in this subset of patients.

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Marques PP, Da Fonseca J, Gonçalves P, Leal FC. Primary biliary cirrhosis associated arthritis. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2002 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Dec. 12];15(6):447-50. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/1979

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Arquivo Histórico