Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), which is formally known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is a progressive chronic cholestatic liver disease. Previous epidemiologic studies have demonstrated female predominance. Furthermore, the pathophysiology of PBC is multifactorial, and involves loss of immune tolerance to biliary epithelial cells, with interdependent biliary injury, cholestasis, and progressive liver fibrosis. Moreover, its progression to liver fibrosis highly varies among individuals, but most cases are indolent and slowly progressive. Over the past decade, research has provided great insight into personalized care for patients with PBC. Individualized care and early utilization of second-and third-line therapies have improved the outcomes, and decreased the progression of this disease. The present mini-review focused in providing an overview of PBC, including its pathophysiology, clinical presentation, treatment, treatment goals, recommended follow-up, and future research.
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