flashcards_autoimmune_hepatitis

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How do most children with autoimmune hepatitis respond to treatment?

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Most children with autoimmune hepatitis will respond to prednisolone and azathioprine.

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What medications are used to treat autoimmune hepatitis in children?

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Prednisolone and azathioprine.

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How is primary sclerosing cholangitis managed?

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With ursodeoxycholic acid and pruritis relief.

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What is the definitive treatment for primary sclerosing cholangitis?

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Transplant surgery.

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What can be used for pruritis relief in primary sclerosing cholangitis?

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Colestyramine (bile acid sequestrant).

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When might liver transplants be considered for autoimmune hepatitis patients?

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In severe cases.

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