A 47 year old woman presented to her local physician with complaints of nausea and fatigue.She appeared somewhat jaundiced,which was confirmed by serum tests,which showed elevated liver function tests and increased indirect bilirubin.A liver biopsy was performed.A representative section is shown in low and high power in the accompanying photomicrograph.Which one of the following is the best diagnosis?

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The virtual disappearance of bile ducts and the presence of granulomas (Gr)suggests the diagnosis of PBCSee also Fig 14.6b and related text.

A 47 Year Old Woman Presented to Her Local Physician