Autoimmune Liver Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What does this consist of?
A
Autoimmune hepatitis
Primary biliary cholangitis
Primary sclerosing cholangitis*
2
Q
What is autoimmune hepatitis?
A
A condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your liver (hepatocytes), causing inflammation
3
Q
Who does autoimmune hepatitis predominantly affect?
A
Young or middle-aged women (10-30yrs or >40yrs)
4
Q
What is found in blood in autoimmune hepatitis?
A
Elevated IgG Three types of antibodies: - ANA, SMA - LKM1 - SLA
5
Q
How is autoimmune hepatitis diagnosed?
A
Liver biopsy
6
Q
How is autoimmune hepatitis treated/managed?
A
Responds well to steroids
Long term azathioprine
