liver and gallbladder disorders
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
Diagnosis of PBC
Abnormal liver tests Antibodies to mitochondria Imaging tests Biopsy A doctor may suspect this disorder in middle-aged women who have typical symptoms such as fatigue and itchiness. However, in many people, the disorder is discovered long before symptoms appear because routine blood tests to evaluate the liver are abnormal. During the physical examination, the doctor may feel an enlarged, firm liver (in about 25% of people) or an Enlarged Spleen (in about 15%). If PBC is suspected, doctors do liver tests, imaging tests, and blood tests to check for antibodies to mitochondria. Imaging Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder None Biopsy of the Liver None 