Hepatic manifestations of autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
Hepatic manifestations in autoimmune disease include chronic active hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, and nodular regenerative hyperplasia. These diseases are rare and may occur concomitantly or serially. Clinicians must be aware of the possibility of liver disease so that it can be treated as soon as possible.
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Centre for Rheumatology, Bloomsbury Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, University College, London, UK.
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D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008105:Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / Q000150:complications; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications; D009220:Myositis / Q000150:complications; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000150:complications; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000150:complications