Khat (Catha edulis), a plant chewed for its stimulant effects by millions in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, is increasingly recognized for its hepatotoxic potential. Its primary active ...
Acute AIH: Patients typically present with a severe hepatocellular injury pattern, significantly elevated transaminases, hypergammaglobulinemia, and positive autoantibodies (ANA in 58.8%, ASMA in 44.4 ...
Globulin, gamma-globulin or IgG level ≥ 1.5 times upper limit of normal ANA, SMA, or anti-LKM1 ≥ 1:80 in adults and ≥ 1:20 in children; no AMA Hypergammaglobulinemia of any degree ANA, SMA or ...
Blood tests can help with the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis. These include tests for increased liver enzymes or antibody levels. However, other tests are necessary to confirm the diagnosis.