Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-7-2008
Publication Title
China National Journal of New Gastroenterology
Department
Geisel School of Medicine
Abstract
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic hepatitis of unknown etiology which can progress to cirrhosis. Its clinical manifestations are highly variable and sometimes follow a fluctuating course. Diagnosis is based on characteristic histologic, clinical, biochemical and serological findings. Anti-inflammatory/immunosuppressive treatment frequently induces remission but long-term maintenance therapy is often required. Liver transplantation is generally successful in patients with decompensated cirrhosis unresponsive to or intolerant of medical therapy.
DOI
10.3748/wjg.14.3301
Dartmouth Digital Commons Citation
Krawitt, Edward L., "Clinical Features and Management of Autoimmune Hepatitis" (2008). Dartmouth Scholarship. 704.
https://digitalcommons.dartmouth.edu/facoa/704
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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Commons, Gastroenterology Commons, Immune System Diseases Commons