Emily Mae L Yap Author

Research Article Open Access

Clinical Profile of Autoimmune Hepatitis Among Filipino patients

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Ira I Inductivo-Yu and Emily Mae L Yap

Significance: Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) has not been extensively described among Filipinos. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence rate, demographic, clinical and laboratory findings of Filipinos diagnosed with AIH .
Methodology: This is a retrospective prevalence study of patients diagnosed with AIH from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2014.
Results: The prevalence rate of AIH among those with liver diseases was 0.62% CI 95% [0.4%-0.95%] (20 cases/3,243). The average age was 38.55 years old + 17.62 with a female:male ratio of 1.85:1. The most common initial clinical presentation were jaundice (55%) and asymptomatic transaminitis (25%). The autoimmune markers were ASMA (80%), ANA (20%), Anti-LKM1 (20%), ... view more»

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