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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2008; 14(21): 3388-3395
Published online Jun 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.3388
Published online Jun 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.3388
Table 1 Criteria for the diagnosis of recurrent AIH
| Criteria |
| Liver transplant for autoimmune hepatitis |
| Auto-antibodies in significant titre (> 1:40) |
| Sustained rise in serum aminotransferase activity (> 2 times normal) |
| Elevated serum immunoglobulins |
| Compatible liver histology (infiltration of portal tracts by plasma cells, piecemeal necrosis and bridging necrosis[21]) |
| Corticosteroid dependency |
| Exclusion of other causes of graft dysfunction (such as rejection and HCV infection) |
- Citation: Mottershead M, Neuberger J. Transplantation in autoimmune liver diseases. World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14(21): 3388-3395
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v14/i21/3388.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.14.3388