Autoimmun hepatitis forudgået af hepatitis A-infektion

Translated title of the contribution: Autoimmune hepatitis preceded by hepatitis A

Anne Grave Pedersen, Jacob Juel, Mogens Vyberg, Søren Schou Olesen, Jesper Bach Hansen

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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 contributionAutoimmune hepatitis preceded by hepatitis A
Original languageDanish
Article numberV12140669
JournalUgeskrift for Laeger
Volume177
Issue number20A
Number of pages2
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusPublished - 23 Mar 2015

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