Autoimmune Hepatitis as a Unique Form of an Autoimmune Liver Disease : Immunological Aspects and Clinical Overview
Joint Authors
Fallatah, Hind I.
Akbar, Hisham O.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-17, 17 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a unique form of immune-mediated disease that attacks the liver through a variety of immune mechanisms.
The outcomes of AIH are either acute liver disease, which can be fatal, or, more commonly, chronic progressive liver disease, which can lead to decompensated liver cirrhosis if left untreated.
AIH has characteristic immunological, and pathological, features that are important for the establishment of the diagnosis.
More importantly, most patients with AIH have a favorable response to treatment with prednisolone and azathioprine, although some patients with refractory AIH or more aggressive disease require more potent immune-suppressant agents, such as cyclosporine or Mycophenolate Mofetil.
In this paper, we discuss the immunological, pathological and clinical features of AIH, as well as the standard and alternative treatments for AIH.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fallatah, Hind I.& Akbar, Hisham O.. 2012. Autoimmune Hepatitis as a Unique Form of an Autoimmune Liver Disease : Immunological Aspects and Clinical Overview. Autoimmune Diseases،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462601
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fallatah, Hind I.& Akbar, Hisham O.. Autoimmune Hepatitis as a Unique Form of an Autoimmune Liver Disease : Immunological Aspects and Clinical Overview. Autoimmune Diseases No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462601
American Medical Association (AMA)
Fallatah, Hind I.& Akbar, Hisham O.. Autoimmune Hepatitis as a Unique Form of an Autoimmune Liver Disease : Immunological Aspects and Clinical Overview. Autoimmune Diseases. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462601
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-462601