Abstract
Autoimmune hepatitis is characterized by unresolving inflammation and fibrosis of the liver, which untreated may lead to cirrhosis. The pathogenesis remains unclear and reflects a complex interaction between autoantigens, genetic predisposition, triggering factors and immune regulation. In rare cases, acute hepatitis A has been suspected as a triggering factor. We describe a case of a 66-year-old woman who two months after a resolving acute hepatitis A presented with fatigue, pale stools and elevated levels of transaminases. A liver biopsy showed histological changes compatible with autoimmune hepatitis.
Translated title of the contribution | Autoimmune hepatitis preceded by hepatitis A |
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Original language | Danish |
Article number | V12140669 |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 177 |
Issue number | 20A |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 23 Mar 2015 |