Types of autoimmune liver diseases

    • Autoimmune Liver Disease

      Autoimmune Liver Disease Indications for Ordering Differential evaluation of autoimmune liver disease (ALD) after exclusion of viral and drug-induced hepatitis, alcoholism, and specific hereditary risk factors Test Description Autoimmune Liver Disease Evaluation …


    • [PDF File]What is hepatitis C - American Liver Foundation

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      liver. Autoimmune hepatitis can lead to cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) and liver failure if it is not treated. There are two types of autoimmune hepatitis: Type 1(classic) autoimmune hepatitis o more common form o mostly affects young women o often develops suddenly o often occurs with other autoimmune diseases Type 2 autoimmune hepatitis o ...


    • [PDF File]Shingles and Auto Immune Disorders

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      • chronic active hepatitis affecting the liver Non-organ-specific autoimmune disorders. • rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus and myasthenia gravis Autoimmune process has varied consequences. •slow destruction of a particular type of cell or tissue •stimulation of an organ into excessive growth or interference in its functions.


    • [PDF File]Types of Arthritis and Related Rheumatic Diseases

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      connecting structures of the body. Others are known as autoimmune diseases because they occur when the immune system, which normally protects the body from infection and disease, harms the body's own healthy tissues. Types of Arthritis: OSTEOARTHRITIS (This is the most common type of arthritis. It primarily affects cartilage,


    • [PDF File]DIGESTIVE DISEASE INSTITUTE Understanding Liver Disease

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      disease, including viral hepatitis, fatty liver, alcoholic liver disease, autoimmune liver diseases, genetic liver diseases and liver cancer. Our experts in the Cleveland Clinic Diges-tive Disease Institute were ranked second in the nation by U.S.News & World Report in its 2008 Best Hospitals Survey. Seeking treatment as soon as possible


    • [PDF File]LECTURE: 07 Title: AUTOIMMUNITY & AUTOIMMUNE …

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      Autoimmune mechanisms underline many diseases, some organ-specific, others systemic in distribution. Autoimmune disorders can overlap: an individual may have more than one organ-specific disorder; or more than one systemic disease. Genetic factors such as …


    • [PDF File]Progress in Autoimmune Liver Diseases and Their Management

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      Progress in Autoimmune Liver Diseases and Their Management David A. Sass, MD FAASLD Professor of Medicine Sidney Kimmel Medical College Medical Director, Liver Transplantation


    • [PDF File]Interpreting Serological Tests in Diagnosing Autoimmune ...

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      Interpreting Serological Tests in Diagnosing Autoimmune Liver Diseases Pietro Invernizzi, M.D., Ph.D.,1 Ana Lleo, M.D.,1 and Mauro Podda, M.D.1 ABSTRACT Autoimmune liver diseases (ALD) are ...


    • [PDF File]Autoimmune Rheumatic and Related Diseases

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      Autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) are diseases in which the immune system attacks the joints and certain systems. The cause of many of these diseases is unknown.


    • [PDF File]Autoimmune Liver Disease

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      § Explain what autoimmune liver diseases are including autoimmune hepatitis and autoimmune sclerosing cholangitis § Describe the signs and symptoms of autoimmune liver disease § Discuss the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions You may find it helpful to read the following CLDF leaflet: § An Introduction to Liver Disease Autoimmune ...


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