Orphanet Rare Disease Ontology

Last uploaded: December 4, 2024
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Preferred Name

Autoimmune hepatitis

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
AIH
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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