Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Type _____ autoimmune hepatitis antibodies are anti-liver kidney microsomal-1 (LKM-1) ± anti-liver cytosolic-1 (LC-1)

What is the mainstay management of autoimmune hepatitis? _____

Management of chronic hepatitis B includes regular _____ & antiviral medication may be offered

What is the mainstay investigation to diagnose hepatitis C? _____ → HCV RNA (if anti-HCV antibody test is +ve)

Hint: initial

Type _____ autoimmune hepatitis is the most common (70-80%)

Most patients with acute hepatitis C present _____; but can present with jaundice, fatigue, & arthralgia

_____ hepatitis C < 6 months Chronic hepatitis C > 6 months after initial infection

Type _____ autoimmune hepatitis is the most severe

Hepatitis A serology with -ve HAV-IgM & +ve HAV-IgG indicates _____ or immunity

When monitoring chronic hepatitis B do LFTs every _____ & hepatic US every 6 months