Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

In ~40% of patients autoimmune hepatitis can preset acutely with prodromal _____

If a case of hepatitis C is suspected then notify _____

The main types of autoimmune hepatitis are _____, type 2, & type 3

What is the definitive management of autoimmune hepatitis? _____

Patients with autoimmune hepatitis should take _____ supplementation because of steroid treatment

Hint: 2

Chronic hepatitis C can be complicated with _____ which can lead to hepatocellular carcinoma

Type _____ autoimmune hepatitis antibodies are anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) ± anti-smooth muscle antibodies (SMA)

How do you diagnose autoimmune hepatitis? _____ -ve test for viral hepatitis High titers of autoantibodies + clinical findings

Hint: liver

What is the mainstay specialist management of hepatitis C? _____

How is hepatitis C transmitted? _____ Pre 1991 it was spread through blood transfusions