From: Recurrence of autoimmune liver diseases after liver transplantation: clinical aspects
Diagnostic criteria for recurrent PBC |
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LT performed for PBC |
Persistence of AMA or anti-M2 antibody |
Characteristic portal triad lesions on a liver biopsya |
 Epithelioid granulomas |
 Mononuclear inflammatory infiltrate |
 Lymphoid aggregates |
 Bile duct damage |
Absence of other pathology/disorders, including: |
 Acute and chronic rejection |
 Graft versus host disease |
 Biliary obstruction |
 Vascular abnormalities |
 Cholangitis and other infections |
 Viral hepatitis |
 Drug toxicity |