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  • Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic liver disease affecting all demographics, with a higher prevalence in females.
  • Its etiology involves immunogenetic factors like human leukocyte antigens (HLAs) and environmental triggers, leading to a loss of immune tolerance to liver antigens.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging, especially for atypical forms and overlap syndromes with other liver conditions like NAFLD or hepatitis C.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH).
  • To discuss the evolving understanding of AIH, including histological findings and diagnostic complexities.
  • To highlight the urgent need for novel therapeutic strategies for AIH.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH).
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria and challenges, including atypical presentations and overlap syndromes.
  • Evaluation of current treatment outcomes and the need for new therapeutic approaches.

Main Results:

  • AIH diagnosis is complicated by atypical presentations and overlap syndromes.
  • Centrilobular zonal necrosis is recognized in AIH histology, but its significance requires further study.
  • Standard AIH therapy fails to induce remission in approximately 20% of patients.

Conclusions:

  • There are significant challenges in diagnosing and treating autoimmune hepatitis (AIH).
  • Further research is needed to clarify diagnostic boundaries and the role of specific histological findings.
  • Development of more effective and tolerable therapies for AIH is a critical unmet need.