Misdiagnosis of Hidden Causes of Autoimmune Hepatitis

Underlying conditions list:

The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Autoimmune Hepatitis includes:

• Anomalous presentation of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II on the surface of hepatocytes, possibly due to genetic predisposition or acute liver infection; causes a cell-mediated immune response against the body's own liver

Other underlying conditions related to Autoimmune Hepatitis:

• Antinuclear antibodies
• Autoantibodies
• Hepatocellular jaundice

Source: Diseases Database

Autoimmune Hepatitis as a complication:

Other conditions that might have Autoimmune Hepatitis as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing Autoimmune Hepatitis as a complication includes:

• Toxic mushrooms -- cyclopeptides

Autoimmune Hepatitis as a symptom:

Conditions listing Autoimmune Hepatitis as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions.

You may also want to research other symptoms in our Symptoms Center.

• Polyendocrine deficiency syndrome type 1

About underlying conditions:

With a diagnosis of Autoimmune Hepatitis, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Autoimmune Hepatitis. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Autoimmune Hepatitis. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis.

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