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The limitations and hidden gems of the epidemiology of primary biliary cirrhosis.
Journal of autoimmunity - 1 Oct 2013
Podda Mauro, Selmi Carlo, Lleo Ana, Moroni Luca, Invernizzi Pietro
Abstract excerpt
Epidemiology is expected to provide important clues to our understanding of the enigmatic etiopathogenesis of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). First, a systematic review of population based studies indicated a wide range in the yearly incidence (0.33-5.8/100.000) and point prevalence (1.91-40.2/100.000) rates. Though different ethnic representations may also contribute it is likely that methodological issues,...
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