Hepatitis chronicK73.9

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Chronic hepatitis; Hepatitis lupoid; Lupoid Hepatitis

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Chronic inflammation of the liver of different etiology and pathogenesis.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Viral induced, autoimmune processes, unknown etiology. 10% of acute hepatitis turns into chronic hepatitis. A distinction is made between chronic persistent hepatitis and chronic aggressive or active hepatitis, which is associated with skin changes. Frequently recurrent icterus, possibly lupus erythematosus-like symptoms = lupoid form of chronic aggressive hepatitis.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer