Autoimmune hepatitis

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Autoimmune hepatitis

Synonyms: AIH

A rare liver disease characterized by immune-mediated acute or chronic liver inflammation clinically presenting as cryptogenic hepatitis with interface hepatitis on histological examination elevated serum aminotransferase levels and hypergammaglobulinemia / elevated immunoglobulin G in the presence or absence of specific circulating autoantibodies. Patients may be asymptomatic chronically ill or present with acute liver failure. Concurrent autoimmune diseases are frequently observed.

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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version March 2024

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