Article
Aetiopathogenesis of autoimmune hepatitis.
World journal of gastroenterology - 7 Jun 2008
Vergani Diego, Mieli-Vergani Giorgina
Abstract excerpt
The histological hallmark of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a dense portal mononuclear cell infiltrate that invades the surrounding parenchyma and comprises T and B lymphocytes, macrophages, and plasma cells. An unknown but powerful stimulus must be promoting the formation of this massive inflammatory cellular reaction that is likely to initiate and perpetuate liver damage. An autoimmune attack can follow...
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