<prompt> All of the following statements about primary sclerosing cholangitis are true, Except:Increased risk associated with smokingAssociated with Ulcerative colitisGGT elevation occurs earlyPruiritis is a common presenting symptom  <response>: Answer is A Increased risk associated with smokingSmoking 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 UCQPrimary sclerosing cholangitis PSC Q 