9 Questions
What is the treatment of choice for PBC patients with end-stage liver disease?
Liver transplantation
Which autoimmune disease is a well-known cause of chronic liver disease in childhood?
Autoimmune hepatitis
What supported the diagnosis of PBC in the patient according to the AASLD guidelines?
Favorable histopathology findings, raised serum alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin levels, positive AMA
Who performed the liver transplantation procedure in the case described?
Abdul Wahab Dogar
Which group has a rare presentation of PBC according to the text?
'0 – 10 age group'
What is the need highlighted in the conclusion regarding PBC in childhood?
'Need for more awareness to report further PBC cases in the pediatric age group'
What was the role of Syed Hasnain Abbas in the described case?
'Review of discussion'
Why is liver transplantation considered for patients with end-stage liver disease due to PBC?
'To alleviate liver disease'
'Consent' in the context refers to what in the case report?
'Written informed consent from the patient for publication of this case report and accompanying images'
Test your knowledge on Pediatric Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) by answering questions on its clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management. Learn about the rarity of PBC in childhood, its natural history, and the importance of reporting cases for awareness.
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