[Primary biliary cirrhosis associated arthritis].
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.
Marques
Pedro P
PP
Departamento de Medicina Interna, Serviço de Gastrenterologia e Reumatologia, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada.
Da Fonseca
Jorge
J
Gonçalves
Pedro
P
Leal
Francisco C
FC
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001168:Arthritis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008105:Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D008875:Middle Aged
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones