Autoimmune Hepatitis: Diagnosis And Therapy
Autoimmune Hepatitis Diagnosis Therapy Autoimmune hepatitis is a form of hepatitis, which always occurs with chronic inflammation of the liver , which becomes the "target " of the immune system of the organism. The reason why this happens is not yet clear ; according to experts could depend dal'assunzione of some drugs , exposure to certain toxins or by the concomitant presence of other diseases . If not diagnosed and treated at the right time can worsen to cirrhosis and eventually liver failure , the stage at which the need for a liver transplant is necessary . British Study and Diagnosis The diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis is based on symptoms and the results of blood tests and liver biopsy . It must be stressed that this disease affects in particular women , over age 40 , to about 80% . The tests relate to the assessment of the levels of liver enzymes and the detection of autoantibodies ( ANA, antinuclear ant...