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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a prevalent chronic noncurable disease associated with profound metabolic changes. The discovery of novel molecular indicators for unraveling IBD etiopathogenesis and the diagnosis and prognosis of IBD is therefore pivotal. We sought to determine the distinctive metabolic signatures from the different IBD subgroups before treatment initiation. METHODS: Serum and urine samples from newly diagnosed treatment-naïve IBD patients and age and sex-matched healthy control (HC) individuals were investigated using proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Metabolic differences were identified based on univariate and multivariate statistical analyses. RESULTS: A total of 137 Crohn's disease patients, 202 ulcerative colitis patients, and 338 HC individuals were included. In the IBD cohort, several distinguishable metabolites were detected within each subgroup comparison. Most of the differences revealed alterations in energy and amino acid metabolism in IBD patients, with an increased demand of the body for energy mainly through the ketone bodies. As compared with HC individuals, differences in metabolites were more marked and numerous in Crohn's disease than in ulcerative colitis patients, and in serum than in urine. In addition, clustering analysis revealed 3 distinct patient profiles with notable differences among them based on the analysis of their clinical, anthropometric, and metabolomic variables. However, relevant phenotypical differences were not found among these 3 clusters. CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the molecular alterations present within the different subgroups of newly diagnosed treatment-naïve IBD patients. The metabolomic profile of these patients may provide further understanding of pathogenic mechanisms of IBD subgroups. Serum metabotype seemed to be especially sensitive to the onset of IBD.
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Colitis Ulcerosa , Enfermedad de Crohn , Enfermedades Inflamatorias del Intestino , Humanos , Colitis Ulcerosa/diagnóstico , Enfermedad de Crohn/diagnóstico , Metabolómica , IntestinosRESUMEN
Objetivo Estudio transversal prospectivo realizado para conocer la prevalencia y el patrón de consumo de alcohol (CA) de los pacientes con carcinoma hepatocelular (CHC) y evaluar la utilidad del AUDIT en estos. Métodos Se incluyeron 102 pacientes consecutivos atendidos en consulta entre febrero y marzo de 2022; se excluyeron aquellos con encefalopatía hepática en el momento de la entrevista, pacientes en lista de espera para trasplante por esta indicación y aquellos en seguimiento postrasplante. Resultados La prevalencia del CA en pacientes con diagnóstico de CHC es del 35%, si bien menos del 10% consume más de 100g de etanol a la semana. El CA fue más frecuente en varones, ambiente urbano, con diagnóstico de CHC hace más de un año y en pacientes en estadio inicial/muy inicial del BCLC. La puntuación AUDIT mayor o igual a 3 (AUROC 0,849) predice cualquier CA con una sensibilidad del 75% (IC 95%: 59,47-90,53%) y con una especificidad del 84% (IC 95%: 74,70-94,05%). Conclusiones A pesar del diagnóstico de CHC, más de un tercio de los pacientes consume alcohol. La puntuación AUDIT igual o mayor de 3 discrimina cualquier CA con una sensibilidad del 75% y una especificidad del 84% en esta población (AU)
Aim Prospective cross-sectional study conducted to determine the prevalence and pattern of alcohol consumption (AC) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and to assess the utility of the AUDIT in HCC patients. Methods One hundred and two consecutive patients form our HCC monographic outpatient clinic visited between February and March 2022 were included. Patients with hepatic encephalopathy at the time of the interview, on the waiting list for liver transplantation and those undergoing post-transplant follow-up were excluded. Results The prevalence of AC in patients diagnosed with HCC is 35%, although less than 10% consume more than 100g per week. AC was more frequent in males, in an urban environment, with a diagnosis of HCC more than a year ago, and in patients in early/very early stages of BCLC. AUDIT score greater than or equal to 3 (AUROC 0.849) predicts any AC with a sensitivity of 75% (95% CI: 59.47-90.53%) and a specificity of 84% (95% CI: 74.70-94.05%). Conclusions Despite the diagnosis of HCC, more than a third of the patients consume alcohol. An AUDIT score equal to or greater than 3 discriminates any AC with a sensitivity of 75% and a specificity of 84% in this population (AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas/epidemiología , Carcinoma Hepatocelular , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Entrevistas como Asunto , Estudios Transversales , Estudios Prospectivos , PrevalenciaRESUMEN
AIM: Prospective cross-sectional study conducted to determine the prevalence and pattern of alcohol consumption (AC) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and to assess the utility of the AUDIT in HCC patients. METHODS: One hundred and two consecutive patients form our HCC monographic outpatient clinic visited between February and March 2022 were included. Patients with hepatic encephalopathy at the time of the interview, on the waiting list for liver transplantation and those undergoing post-transplant follow-up were excluded. RESULTS: The prevalence of AC in patients diagnosed with HCC is 35%, although less than 10% consume more than 100g per week. AC was more frequent in males, in an urban environment, with a diagnosis of HCC more than a year ago, and in patients in early/very early stages of BCLC. AUDIT score greater than or equal to 3 (AUROC 0.849) predicts any AC with a sensitivity of 75% (95% CI: 59.47-90.53%) and a specificity of 84% (95% CI: 74.70-94.05%). CONCLUSIONS: Despite the diagnosis of HCC, more than a third of the patients consume alcohol. An AUDIT score equal to or greater than 3 discriminates any AC with a sensitivity of 75% and a specificity of 84% in this population.
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Carcinoma Hepatocelular , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Masculino , Humanos , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/diagnóstico , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/epidemiología , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/etiología , Neoplasias Hepáticas/epidemiología , Neoplasias Hepáticas/etiología , Neoplasias Hepáticas/diagnóstico , Estudios Prospectivos , Prevalencia , Estudios Transversales , Estadificación de Neoplasias , Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas/efectos adversos , Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
Background: Retrospective studies have suggested that long-term use of opioids can cause esophageal motility dysfunction. A recent clinical entity known as opioid-induced esophageal dysfunction (OIED) has been postulated. There is no data from prospective studies assessing the incidence of opioid-induced effects on the esophagus. Aim: Evaluate the incidence of OIED during chronic opioid therapy. Methods: From February 2017 to August 2018, all patients seen in the Pain Unit of the hospital, who started opioid treatment for chronic non-neoplastic pain and who did not present esophageal symptoms previously, were included. The presence of esophageal symptoms was assessed using the Eckardt score after 3 months and 1 year since the start of the study. In February 2021, the clinical records of all included patients were reviewed to assess whether esophageal symptoms were present and whether opioid therapy was continued. In patients presenting with esophageal symptoms, an endoscopy was performed and, if normal, a high-resolution esophageal manometry was performed. For a confidence level of 95%, a 4% margin of error and an estimated prevalence of 4%, a sample size of 92 patients was calculated. Results: 100 patients were included and followed while taking opioids, for a median of 31 months with a range between 4 and 48 months. Three women presented with dysphagia during the first 3 months of treatment, being diagnosed with esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction; type II and type III achalasia. The cumulative incidence of OIED was 3%; 95%-CI: 06%. Conclusions: Chronic opioid therapy in patients with chronic non-neoplastic pain is associated with symptomatic esophageal dysfunction.(AU)
Antecedentes: Estudios retrospectivos han sugerido que el uso crónico de opiáceos puede causar disfunción esofágica. Se ha postulado una entidad clínica reciente denominada disfunción esofágica inducida por opioides (DEIO). No existen estudios prospectivos que evalúen la incidencia de esta entidad. Objetivo: Evaluar la incidencia de DEIO durante el tratamiento crónico con opiáceos. Métodos: Desde febrero de 2017 hasta agosto de 2018, se incluyeron todos los pacientes atendidos en la Unidad del Dolor de nuestro hospital, que iniciaron opiáceos por dolor crónico no neoplásico sin síntomas esofágicos previos. La clínica esofágica se valoró mediante la escala de Eckardt a los tres meses y al año. En febrero de 2021, se revisaron las historias clínicas de todos los pacientes para evaluar la presencia de clínica esofágica y si continuaban con opiáceos. En los pacientes con síntomas esofágicos, se realizó una gastroscopia y, si era normal, una manometría esofágica de alta resolución. Para un nivel de confianza del 95%, una precisión del 4% y una prevalencia estimada del 4%, se calculó un tamaño muestral de 92 pacientes. Resultados: Se incluyeron 100 pacientes que fueron seguidos mientras tomaban opiáceos, con una mediana de 31 meses y un rango entre 4 y 48 meses. Tres mujeres presentaron un trastorno motor esofágico durante el seguimiento (obstrucción funcional de la unión esofagogástrica; acalasia tipo II y tipo III). La incidencia acumulada fue del 3%; IC 95%: 0-6%. Conclusiones: El tratamiento crónico con opiáceos en pacientes con dolor crónico no neoplásico se asocia a disfunción esofágica sintomática.(AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Incidencia , Alcaloides Opiáceos , Enfermedades del Esófago , Trastornos de Deglución , Esófago/lesiones , Dolor Crónico , Gastroenterología , Enfermedades Gastrointestinales , Estudios RetrospectivosRESUMEN
Endoscopic findings in primary or secondary intestinal lymphoma are non-specific, which can lead to finding a polyp, an ulcer or a completely normal mucosa. As a matter of fact, this makes having a high clinical suspicion with only the endoscopic technique, quite difficult. Due to this reason, we believe that either taking random biopsies or biopsies from visible lesions of affected sections in another imaging tests, should be indicated in order to increase the diagnostic capacity of the endoscopic technique.
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Linfoma no Hodgkin , Linfoma , Humanos , Linfoma no Hodgkin/diagnóstico por imagen , Biopsia , Endoscopía , Ciego/patologíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Retrospective studies have suggested that long-term use of opioids can cause esophageal motility dysfunction. A recent clinical entity known as opioid-induced esophageal dysfunction (OIED) has been postulated. There is no data from prospective studies assessing the incidence of opioid-induced effects on the esophagus. AIM: Evaluate the incidence of OIED during chronic opioid therapy. METHODS: From February 2017 to August 2018, all patients seen in the Pain Unit of the hospital, who started opioid treatment for chronic non-neoplastic pain and who did not present esophageal symptoms previously, were included. The presence of esophageal symptoms was assessed using the Eckardt score after 3 months and 1 year since the start of the study. In February 2021, the clinical records of all included patients were reviewed to assess whether esophageal symptoms were present and whether opioid therapy was continued. In patients presenting with esophageal symptoms, an endoscopy was performed and, if normal, a high-resolution esophageal manometry was performed. For a confidence level of 95%, a 4% margin of error and an estimated prevalence of 4%, a sample size of 92 patients was calculated. RESULTS: 100 patients were included and followed while taking opioids, for a median of 31 months with a range between 4 and 48 months. Three women presented with dysphagia during the first 3 months of treatment, being diagnosed with esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction; type II and type III achalasia. The cumulative incidence of OIED was 3%; 95%-CI: 0-6%. CONCLUSIONS: Chronic opioid therapy in patients with chronic non-neoplastic pain is associated with symptomatic esophageal dysfunction.
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Acalasia del Esófago , Trastornos de la Motilidad Esofágica , Humanos , Femenino , Analgésicos Opioides/efectos adversos , Incidencia , Estudios Retrospectivos , Estudios Prospectivos , Unión Esofagogástrica , Trastornos de la Motilidad Esofágica/inducido químicamente , Trastornos de la Motilidad Esofágica/epidemiología , Manometría , DolorAsunto(s)
Humanos , Femenino , Adulto , Quimioterapia , Ciclosporina , Colitis Ulcerosa , Ustekinumab , Pacientes Internos , Examen Físico , Gastroenterología , Enfermedades Gastrointestinales , HepatopatíasRESUMEN
Aim: Stricture is one of the main complications of Crohn's disease (CD). Among the main conservative therapeutic alternatives, endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD) of the strictures stands out, which can improve the symptoms and delay or even avoid the need for more surgeries. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the EBD in CD patients with post-surgical anastomotic strictures from a previous surgery. Patients and methods: An observational study of a cohort of 32 patients with CD who underwent EBD due to uncomplicated strictures at a tertiary hospital, since 2009. Demographic, clinical and disease variables, medical treatments and previous surgeries and types, analytical variables at the time of dilation, number of dilations, complications and need for subsequent surgery were collected by searching data in clinical records. Results: Thirty-two patients were included, performing a total of 63 endoscopic dilations. A technical success of 63.5%, a therapeutic success by dilation of 58.75% and a therapeutic success per patient of 62.5% were achieved. Regarding complications, the percentage of post-dilation adverse events was 3.2% and post-dilation incidents were 4.8%. Thirty EBD did not need any medical treatment modification, 9 EBD remained untreated and 12 EBD required further surgery. The length of the strictures, but not the ongoing treatment, was the only statistically significant factor of therapeutic success by dilation and per patient. Conclusions: EBD seems a safe technique in short post-surgical strictures, can avoid the need for new surgery and prevents unnecessary immunosuppression in patients with CD anastomotic strictures.(AU)
Objetivo: La estenosis es una de las principales complicaciones de la enfermedad de Crohn (EC). La dilatación endoscópica con balón (DEB) es una de las principales alternativas terapéuticas para mejorar los síntomas y retrasar o evitar nuevas cirugías. El objetivo principal fue evaluar la eficacia de la DEB en pacientes con EC y estenosis anastomótica posquirúrgica. Pacientes y métodos: Estudio observacional de una cohorte de 32 pacientes con EC tratados con DEB por estenosis no complicadas en un hospital terciario, desde 2009. Se recogieron variables demográficas, clínicas y de la enfermedad, tratamientos médicos y cirugías previas, variables analíticas en el momento de la dilatación, número de dilataciones, complicaciones y necesidad de cirugía posterior mediante la búsqueda de datos en las historias clínicas. Resultados: Se incluyó a 32 pacientes, con un total de 63 dilataciones endoscópicas. Se obtuvo un éxito técnico del 63,5%, un éxito terapéutico por dilatación del 58,75% y un éxito terapéutico por paciente del 62,5%. En cuanto a las complicaciones, el porcentaje de eventos adversos fue del 3,17% y de incidentes del 4,8%. No necesitaron ninguna modificación del tratamiento médico 30 DEB, 9 permanecieron sin tratamiento y 12 requirieron una nueva cirugía. La longitud de la estenosis, pero no el tratamiento en curso, fue el único factor estadísticamente significativo del éxito terapéutico por dilatación y por paciente. Conclusiones: La DEB parece una técnica segura en las estenosis posquirúrgicas cortas, ya que podría evitar nuevas cirugías y evitar la inmunosupresión innecesaria en pacientes con estenosis anastomóticas de EC.(AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Enfermedad de Crohn , Constricción Patológica , 29161 , Cirugía General , Enfermedad de Crohn/complicaciones , Enfermedad de Crohn/terapia , Enteroscopia de Balón Individual , Resultado del Tratamiento , GastroenterologíaRESUMEN
Introducción y objetivos: La colangitis esclerosante primaria (CEP) es una enfermedad hepática colestásica rara, que típicamente afecta a varones de mediana edad con colitis ulcerosa (CU). No obstante, estudios recientes apuntan a cambios epidemiológicos. Nuestro objetivo es determinar si la epidemiología, presentación clínica y curso evolutivo de pacientes con CEP seguidos en un centro de referencia se asemejan a lo descrito en la literatura. Pacientes y métodos: Búsqueda retrospectiva de pacientes con diagnóstico de CEP atendidos en nuestro centro entre los años 2000 y 2019.Resultados: Cohorte de 55 pacientes (media de edad: 37 años), el 44% mujeres, afectos de CEP, el 79% de ducto grande. Casi dos tercios fueron diagnosticados a partir de 2011. En el momento del diagnóstico, un 63% de los pacientes se encontraba asintomático. La mediana de tiempo desde la sospecha hasta el diagnóstico fue de 2 años. Un 34% desarrolló cirrosis en el seguimiento, y un 25% requirió trasplante hepático (TH) tras una media de tiempo de 7 años; entre estos, la enfermedad recurrió en un 46%. Un 45% presentaba una enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal (EII), sobre todo CU. Si bien no se alcanzó significación estadística, la CEP en mujeres se caracterizó por mayor tasa de presentación asintomática, mayor asociación con CU frente a otras formas de EII, así como cirrosis al diagnóstico y necesidad de TH con mayor frecuencia que los varones.Conclusiones: La epidemiología de la CEP está cambiando. El número de mujeres afectas es mayor al descrito previamente, objetivándose un aumento reciente de la incidencia. Podrían existir diferencias entre sexos en la forma de presentación y evolución que deberán confirmarse en estudios posteriores. (AU)
Background and aims: Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare cholestatic liver disease that typically affects middle-aged men with ulcerative colitis (UC). However, recent studies point out to epidemiological changes. Our aim was to determine if the epidemiology, clinical course and outcome of patients with PSC followed at a reference hepatology center resemble what is described in the literature. Patients and method: Retrospective search of patients with a diagnosis of PSC treated in our center between 2000 and 2019.Results: Cohort of 55 patients (mean age: 37 years), 44% women. Most were large duct type (79%). Most diagnoses were made after 2011. At time of diagnosis, 63% of patients were asymptomatic. The median time from suspicion to diagnosis was 2 years. After a mean follow-up time of 7 years, one third developed cirrhosis, and 25% required liver transplantation (LT); among these, the disease recurred in almost half. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) was present in 45%, especially UC. Although statistical significance was not reached, PSC in women was characterized by higher rate of asymptomatic presentation and more frequent association with UC versus other forms of IBD. Women also had more frequently cirrhosis at diagnosis and required LT more often than men.Conclusion: The epidemiology of PSC is changing. The number of women affected is greater than what was expected from the literature, with a recent increase in incidence. There seems to be differences between sexes in the form of presentation and disease course that should be confirmed in subsequent studies. (AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Adolescente , Adulto Joven , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Factores Sexuales , Factores de Tiempo , Trasplante de Hígado/estadística & datos numéricos , Cirrosis Hepática/epidemiología , Enfermedad de Crohn/epidemiología , Colitis Ulcerosa/epidemiología , Resultado del Tratamiento , Estudios Retrospectivos , Músculo Liso/inmunología , Cirrosis Hepática/cirugía , Colangitis Esclerosante , Anticuerpos Antinucleares , Anticuerpos Anticitoplasma de NeutrófilosAsunto(s)
Humanos , Femenino , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Diverticulosis del Estómago , Enfermedades Duodenales , Duodeno , Hemorragia Gastrointestinal , Quimioterapia , Divertículo/complicaciones , Divertículo/diagnóstico por imagen , Enfermedades Duodenales/complicaciones , Enfermedades Duodenales/diagnóstico por imagen , Pacientes Internos , GastroenterologíaRESUMEN
AIM: Stricture is one of the main complications of Crohn's disease (CD). Among the main conservative therapeutic alternatives, endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD) of the strictures stands out, which can improve the symptoms and delay or even avoid the need for more surgeries. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the EBD in CD patients with post-surgical anastomotic strictures from a previous surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS: An observational study of a cohort of 32 patients with CD who underwent EBD due to uncomplicated strictures at a tertiary hospital, since 2009. Demographic, clinical and disease variables, medical treatments and previous surgeries and types, analytical variables at the time of dilation, number of dilations, complications and need for subsequent surgery were collected by searching data in clinical records. RESULTS: Thirty-two patients were included, performing a total of 63 endoscopic dilations. A technical success of 63.5%, a therapeutic success by dilation of 58.75% and a therapeutic success per patient of 62.5% were achieved. Regarding complications, the percentage of post-dilation adverse events was 3.2% and post-dilation incidents were 4.8%. Thirty EBD did not need any medical treatment modification, 9 EBD remained untreated and 12 EBD required further surgery. The length of the strictures, but not the ongoing treatment, was the only statistically significant factor of therapeutic success by dilation and per patient. CONCLUSIONS: EBD seems a safe technique in short post-surgical strictures, can avoid the need for new surgery and prevents unnecessary immunosuppression in patients with CD anastomotic strictures.
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Enfermedad de Crohn , Obstrucción Intestinal , Constricción Patológica/complicaciones , Constricción Patológica/cirugía , Enfermedad de Crohn/terapia , Dilatación/efectos adversos , Endoscopía Gastrointestinal/métodos , Humanos , Obstrucción Intestinal/etiología , Obstrucción Intestinal/cirugía , Estudios Retrospectivos , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
Carbapenems are antibiotics of the cephalosporin family with a good penetrance into the central nervous system. Neurotoxicity is a rare adverse effect, most often associated with imipenem (0.4-10 %) and unusual with ertapenem. It usually presents as seizures, although encephalopathy or hallucinations may develop. However, a recent large study (n = 544) found neurotoxicity associated to the use of ertapenem with an incidence of 4.6 %. There were associated factors such as advanced age or renal dysfunction (ertapenem has a renal metabolism level of 80 %).
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Trasplante de Hígado , Síndromes de Neurotoxicidad , Antibacterianos/efectos adversos , Ertapenem/efectos adversos , Humanos , Trasplante de Hígado/efectos adversos , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana , Síndromes de Neurotoxicidad/tratamiento farmacológico , Síndromes de Neurotoxicidad/etiología , beta-Lactamas/efectos adversosRESUMEN
We report the case of a 61-year-old woman having corticoid treatment with corticosteroids for polyarthralgia, who underwent a post-polypectomy surveillance colonoscopy, identifying a 5-mm diameter, flat-elevated polyp in the proximal transverse colon (Paris 0-IIa).
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Pólipos del Colon , Colon/patología , Pólipos del Colon/complicaciones , Pólipos del Colon/patología , Pólipos del Colon/cirugía , Colonoscopía , Femenino , Humanos , Persona de Mediana EdadRESUMEN
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare cholestatic liver disease that typically affects middle-aged men with ulcerative colitis (UC). However, recent studies point out to epidemiological changes. Our aim was to determine if the epidemiology, clinical course and outcome of patients with PSC followed at a reference hepatology center resemble what is described in the literature. PATIENTS AND METHOD: Retrospective search of patients with a diagnosis of PSC treated in our center between 2000 and 2019. RESULTS: Cohort of 55 patients (mean age: 37 years), 44% women. Most were large duct type (79%). Most diagnoses were made after 2011. At time of diagnosis, 63% of patients were asymptomatic. The median time from suspicion to diagnosis was 2 years. After a mean follow-up time of 7 years, one third developed cirrhosis, and 25% required liver transplantation (LT); among these, the disease recurred in almost half. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) was present in 45%, especially UC. Although statistical significance was not reached, PSC in women was characterized by higher rate of asymptomatic presentation and more frequent association with UC versus other forms of IBD. Women also had more frequently cirrhosis at diagnosis and required LT more often than men. CONCLUSION: The epidemiology of PSC is changing. The number of women affected is greater than what was expected from the literature, with a recent increase in incidence. There seems to be differences between sexes in the form of presentation and disease course that should be confirmed in subsequent studies.