Diagnosis and Management of Autoimmune Hepatitis

This text provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). The book reviews diagnosis criteria for AIH, biochemical and histologic findings in typical and atypical cases, and treatment with first, second, and third line therapies. Furthermore, the book discusses management of AIH for specific patient populations, including pediatric patients, pregnant patients, and patients undergoing liver transplantation. Criteria for stopping therapy and risk of relapse, studies demonstrating the efficacy and safety of alternatives to corticosteroids, and diagnosis and treatment of overlap syndromes are also explored in the text.

Written by experts in the field, Diagnosis and Treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis: A Clinical Guide is a state-of-the-art resource for clinicians and practitioners who treat and manage patients with AIH

Provides a comprehensive overview on major aspects of autoimmune hepatitis Supplemented with high-yield illustrations, photographs, tables for ease of use Written by experts in the field

Autorentext

Mark W. Russo, MDUniversity of North Carolina School of Medicine Carolinas Medical Center-Atrium HealthDivision of Hepatology, Medical Director, Liver TransplantationCharlotte, NC USA

Inhalt
Epidemiology and Burden of Disease.- The Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Liver Diseases.- Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis.- The Pathology of Autoimmune Hepatitis.- Treating the Adult Patient-First Line Therapy.- Treating the Adult Patient: Alternative Drug Therapies.- The Approach to the Pediatric Patient.- Autoimmune Hepatitis and Pregnancy.- Liver Transplantation for Autoimmune Hepatitis.- Autoimmune Overlap Syndromes.- Drug Induced Liver Injury with Autoimmune Features.