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A case of primary biliary cirrhosis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis

Year: 2015

Type: article

Study design: Case Report

Abstract: The true prevalence of PBC in RA is not well known. Herein, we report an unusual case of a patient with PBC and RA, and discuss the association between these two diseases. PBC should be ruled out in the differential diagnosis of patients with RA having abnormal liver function tests.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.449

Authors: Norifumi Bekki, Sung Kwan Bae, Seiji Yoshizawa, Ayaka Shiota, Toshifumi Gushima, Junichi Motoshita, Shinji Shimoda, Yoshihiro Aiba, Atsumasa Komori, Minoru Nakamura, Kazuhiro Takahashi

Institutions: Hamanomachi Hospital, Kyushu University, Nagasaki Medical Center, National Hospital Organization

Language: English

Topic: Liver Diseases and Immunity

Subfield: Hepatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820

OpenAlex ID: W2186550112

FWCI: 0.648

Cites: 23

Cited by: 7

Related to: 10