Diagnosis and Management of Autoimmune Hepatitis, 1st ed. 2020 A Clinical Guide

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

1 Epidemiology and Burden of Disease

Mark W. Russo

2 The Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Liver Diseases

Alexander J. Kovalic, Herbert L. Bonkovsky

3 Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis

Sean R. Rudnick

4 The Pathology of Autoimmune Hepatitis

W. Carl Jacobs, William A Ahrens

5 Treating the Adult Patient-First Line Therapy

Andrew S. deLemos

Paul A. Schmeltzer

7 The Approach to the Pediatric Patient

Vani V. Gopalareddy

8 Autoimmune Hepatitis and Pregnancy

Claire Meyer

9 Liver Transplantation for Autoimmune Hepatitis

Steven Zacks

10 Autoimmune Overlap Syndromes

Philippe J. Zamor

11 Drug Induced Liver Injury with Autoimmune Features 

Paul A Schmeltzer

Mark W. Russo, MD

University of North Carolina School of Medicine 

Carolinas Medical Center-Atrium Health

Division of Hepatology, Medical Director, Liver Transplantation

Charlotte, NC 

USA