Hepatitis, Chronic

Overview

INFLAMMATION of the LIVER with ongoing hepatocellular injury for 6 months or more, characterized by NECROSIS of HEPATOCYTES and inflammatory cell (LEUKOCYTES) infiltration. Chronic hepatitis can be caused by viruses, medications, autoimmune diseases, and other unknown factors.

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Quick facts about Hepatitis, Chronic

Topic type

Condition

Category

Gastroenterology

MeSH classification

C06.552.380.350|C23.550.291.500.477

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