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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2008; 14(21): 3388-3395
Published online Jun 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.3388
Table 4 Criteria for the diagnosis of recurrent PBC
Criteria
Transplantation for PBC
Characteristic histological features of PBC
Mononuclear inflammatory infiltrates
Lymphoid aggregates
Epithelioid granulomas
Bile duct damage
Persistence of anti-mitochondrial antibodies
Elevated immunoglobulins
Exclusion of other causes of graft damage