Diagnosis of Autoimmune Hepatitis
This article presents the currently adopted approach to AIH diagnosis and explores the challenges with accurately identifying this disease entity. AIH offers no pathognomonic findings, instead relies on clinical presentation, serology, and histology to make the diagnosis. Diagnostic scoring systems support clinical judgment and serve as valuable tools in diagnosis and research. Histological analysis remains the cornerstone of diagnosis and to this day biopsy is essential to make the diagnosis.
Source: Clinics in Liver Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ben Flikshteyn, Kamal Amer, Zaid Tafesh, Nikolaos T. Pyrsopoulos Source Type: research
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