Autoimmune Hepatitis Flashcards
1
Q
autoimmune hepatitis
A
T cells attack own liver cells
2
Q
how many types are there
A
2
3
Q
type 1
A
presents commonly in women late 40s/50s
near menopausal
slowly progressive
can affected adults and children
4
Q
type 2
A
presents children/teens/early 20s
rapid progression
jaundiced
fatigue
anorexia
affects only children
5
Q
investigations and what antibodies are associated with each type
A
liver biopsy
type 1:
anti-smooth and anti-nuclear antibodies raised
type 2:
anti liver/kidney antibodies
6
Q
management
A
prednisolone
azathioprine
7
Q
what is it commonly associated with
A
other autoimmune conditions
