Chronic Elevation of Liver Enzymes in Acute Intermittent Porphyria Initially Misdiagnosed as Autoimmune Hepatitis
Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease characterized by an elevation of liver enzymes, as well as specific autoantibodies. It is more common in women than men. We describe a 32-year-old woman with elevated transaminases, autoantibodies, and a liver biopsy result suggestive of autoimmune hepatitis. The in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Hepatology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/392049 |