chronic active hepatitis (CAH)

Introduction

Chronic inflammation of the liver involving the portal tracts & periportal parenchyma.

Etiology

• autoimmune hepatitis
• viral hepatitis

Management

• chronic hepatitis B infection
  • lamivudine 100 mg PO QD
  • well tolerated
  • may reduce inflammation
  • may retard progression to cirrhosis
  • may reduce serum hepatitis B DNA levels
  • therapy may be necessary for indefinite period

More general terms

• viral hepatitis
• chronic hepatitis

More specific terms

• chronic active hepatitis B