A Case of Antimitochondrial Antibody Negative Primary Biliary Cirrhosis from Bangladesh and Review of Literature

JOURNAL TITLE: Euroasian journal of hepato-gastroenterology

Author
1. Roksana Begum
2. Ayub Al Mamun
3. Biplob Kumar Saha
4. Sharker Mohammad Shahadat Hossain
5. Dulal Chandra Das
ISSN
2231-5047
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10018-1150
Volume
5
Issue
2
Publishing Year
0
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Hepatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
    1. Department of Hepatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
    1. Department of Hepatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
    1. Department of Hepatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
    1. Department of Hepatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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    Abstract

    Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is very closely associated with the presence of antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA). Nevertheless, 5 to 10% of patients with typical features of primary biliary cirrhosis do not have detectable AMA. They are referred to as AMA negative PBC. We report a case of PBC who was AMA-negative. The patient was a middle-aged woman seeking help of dermatologist for her complaint of itching. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology, whereas other possible causes of cirrhosis were excluded.

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