A patient presents with pruritus, jaundice, and elevated alkaline phosphatase. AMA antibodies are positive. Which condition is most likely?
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Correct answer: Primary biliary cholangitis
Primary biliary cholangitis features autoimmune destruction of intrahepatic bile ducts and positive antimitochondrial antibodies.
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