[Roentgen study of the hand in primary biliary cirrhosis]

The radiographic findings in the hand of 12 patients with primary biliary cirrhosis are described. 8 patients had osteopenia, one of these radiographic signs of hyperparathyroidism. Erosive arthritis was present in 5 of the 12 cases. Hyperostosis at ligamentous attachments was seen in 3 patients. Chondrocalcinosis was present in one case.