Primary Biliary Cholangitis Increases Mortality Irrespective of Presence or Absence of Cirrhosis | Synapse
March 21, 2026Open Access
Primary Biliary Cholangitis Increases Mortality Irrespective of Presence or Absence of Cirrhosis
Puntos clave
To evaluate the impact of primary biliary cholangitis on mortality compared to the general population, regardless of cirrhosis.
Analysis of patient prognosis with primary biliary cholangitis
Comparison of mortality rates with the general population
Consideration of cirrhosis status during diagnosis
Patients with primary biliary cholangitis have a worse prognosis than the general population
Increased mortality rates are present irrespective of cirrhosis status at diagnosis
Resumen
Patients with PBC have a worse prognosis than the general population irrespective of the presence or absence of cirrhosis at the time of PBC diagnosis.