title: [Primary biliary cirrhosis associated arthritis].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Medicina Interna, Serviço de Gastrenterologia e Reumatologia, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada.
authors.forename: Pedro P
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Marques
authors.forename: Jorge
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Da Fonseca
authors.forename: Pedro
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gonçalves
authors.forename: Francisco C
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Leal
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones