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Approach to diagnosis of auto-immune hepatitis

Authors :
Joshi Megha
Khettry Urmila
Source :
Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, Vol 52, Iss 3, Pp 297-303 (2009)
Publication Year :
2009
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2009.

Abstract

Auto-immune hepatitis (AIH) is one of the chronic liver diseases, seen predominantly in women, resulting from dysregulated immune mechanisms not yet clearly defined. Based on a combination of clinical and laboratory parameters with both positive and negative weights, the International AIH Group devised a scoring system in 1993. The system was modified in 1999 and has proven useful for both diagnostic and research purposes. This review deliberates on the clinical, immunological and histological features of this entity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03774929
Volume :
52
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.65fd5f61ae142d1b883ac47191303b8
Document Type :
article