Management of pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis / 临床肝胆病杂志

ABSTRACT

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a progressive intrahepatic cholestatic autoimmune disease, and pruritus can be seen in 60%-70% of PBC patients and seriously affects patients’ quality of life. Improving the symptoms of pruritus in PBC patients is of great significance for improving their quality of life. This article mainly summarizes the advances in the pathogenesis of PBC and the treatment of PBC-related pruritus.