Four subtypes are recognised, but the clinical utility of distinguishing subtypes is limited. # positive ANA and SMA, raised immunoglobulin G (classic form, responds well to low dose steroids); # positive LKM-1 (typically female children and teenagers; disease can be ...Autoimmune Hepatitis
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Four subtypes are recognised, but the clinical utility of distinguishing subtypes is limited. # positive ANA and SMA, raised immunoglobulin G (classic form, responds well to low dose steroids); # positive LKM-1 (typically female children and teenagers; disease can be severe); # positive...
Treatment is with glucocorticoids with or without azathioprine and remission can be achieved in up to 60–80% of cases, although many will eventually experience a relapse.. Patients who do not respond to glucocorticoids and azathioprine may be given other immunosuppressives like...
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The diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis is best achieved with a combination of clinical, laboratory and histological findings. A number of specific antibodies found in the blood (antinuclear antibody (ANA), anti-Smooth Muscle Antibody (SMA), liver/kidney microsomal antibody (LKM-1), anti soluble liver ... Treatment is with glucocorticoids with or without azathioprine and remission can be achieved in up to 60–80% of cases, although many will eventually experience a relapse.. Patients who do not respond to glucocorticoids and azathioprine may be given other immunosuppressives ...
autoimmune hepatitis. Autoimmune hepatitis has an incidence of 1-2 per 100,000 per year, and a prevalence of 10-20/100,000. As with most other autoimmune diseases, it affects women much more often than men (70%). Liver enzymes are elevated, as may be ...
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