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  • Hepatology
  • Immunology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) incidence is rising globally, posing a significant public health challenge.
  • Undiagnosed AIH can lead to irreversible end-stage liver disease, emphasizing the need for timely diagnosis.
  • The non-specific clinical presentation of AIH complicates early recognition and management.

Observation:

  • This case report details a patient's diagnostic journey across two hospitalizations, underscoring the complexities in identifying AIH.
  • The patient's condition remained challenging to diagnose due to the absence of pathognomonic symptoms.
  • Initial diagnostic efforts were complicated, delaying definitive treatment.

Findings:

  • The patient's autoimmune hepatitis was eventually diagnosed after extensive clinical evaluation.
  • Treatment with prednisolone resulted in a significant improvement in the patient's liver condition.
  • This case exemplifies the diagnostic hurdles associated with autoimmune hepatitis.

Implications:

  • Highlights the critical need for increased awareness and improved diagnostic strategies for autoimmune hepatitis.
  • Emphasizes the effectiveness of corticosteroids like prednisolone in managing AIH when diagnosed.
  • Serves as a valuable learning case for clinicians managing patients with potential liver disease of autoimmune origin.