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Demographics of PBC Patients and Controls
| PBC Patients (n = 351) | Controls (n = 205) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Female | 92.6% | 90.7% |
| Male | 7.4% | 9.3% |
| Race | ||
| Caucasian | 100% | 100% |
| Mean age (years)* | 60.5 (35–85) | 64.4 (35–88) |
| Mean age at diagnosis (years)* | 50.9 (29–77) | – |
| Disease duration (years)* | 9.6 (0–31) | – |
| Biopsy at diagnosis (n = 230) | ||
| Stage I–II | 68.3% | – |
| Stage III–IV | 31.7% | – |
| Liver transplanted | 8.3% | – |
| UDCA therapy | 86.2% | – |
UDCA indicates ursodeoxycholic acid.
Values are expressed as mean (range).
