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All of the following statements about primary sclerosing cholangitis are true, Except:

A
Increased risk associated with smoking
B
Associated with Ulcerative colitis
C
GGT elevation occurs early
D
Pruiritis is a common presenting symptom
High-Yield Explanation
Answer is A (Increased risk associated with smoking)Smoking is associated with a decreased risk of developing primary sclerosing cholangitis (and not an increased risk) As in ulcerative colitis, smoking is associated with a decreased risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis' -- CMDTTwo impoant conditions with decreased risk from smokingUlcerative colitis (UC)QPrimary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) Q

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