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Concept information

Preferred term

chronic hepatitis

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • cryptogenic chronic hepatitis

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/185110

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