Main description:

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

Contents:

1 Epidemiology and Burden of Disease
Mark W. Russo
2 The Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Liver DiseasesAlexander J. Kovalic, Herbert L. Bonkovsky
3 Clinical Presentation and DiagnosisSean R. Rudnick
4 The Pathology of Autoimmune HepatitisW. Carl Jacobs, William A Ahrens
5 Treating the Adult Patient-First Line TherapyAndrew S. deLemos
6 Treating the Adult Patient: Alternative Drug Therapies Paul A. Schmeltzer
7 The Approach to the Pediatric PatientVani V. Gopalareddy
8 Autoimmune Hepatitis and PregnancyClaire Meyer
9 Liver Transplantation for Autoimmune HepatitisSteven Zacks
10 Autoimmune Overlap SyndromesPhilippe J. Zamor
11 Drug Induced Liver Injury with Autoimmune Features Paul A Schmeltzer