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Autoimmune Cirrhosis

消化内科

Common symptoms

肝功能不全、肝功能异常、肝病容、肝掌

The pathology of disease

Autoimmune cirrhosis is end-stage fibrotic nodular liver from autoimmune hepatitis (or PBC/PSC), presenting with jaundice, portal hypertension, and synthetic dysfunction. Treatment: immunosuppression (prednisone/azathioprine) for active autoimmune hepatitis; ursodeoxycholic acid for PBC; manage complications (varices/ascites/encephalopathy/SBP); screen for hepatocellular carcinoma; nutritional support; liver transplant evaluation for decompensated; monitor for recurrence; follow-up.

Common Symptoms

Jaundice; ascites; varices; encephalopathy; end-stage autoimmune liver

Causes and Pathogenesis

Autoimmune attack causes chronic hepatitis progressing to cirrhosis.

Treatment

Immunosuppression/UDCA; manage complications; screen HCC; transplant eval

Preventive Measures

Early treatment of autoimmune hepatitis/PBC; regular monitoring.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Gastroenterology/Hepatology/Transplant department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.