Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and Polymyositis
- 1 June 1990
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
- Vol. 12 (3) , 332-335
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00004836-199006000-00022
Abstract
We document the rare occurrence of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) and polymyositis in a 68-year-old woman. The diagnosis was confirmed by liver biopsy, antimitochondrial antibody, muscle biopsy, and electromyography. We discuss the possible common immunological basis for these two diseases and the risks and benefits of immunosuppressive therapy.Keywords
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