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Chapter-20 Granulomatous Hepatitis

BOOK TITLE: Tuberculosis

Author
1. Ahuja Vineet
2. Acharya SK
ISBN
9788184485141
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10992_20
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
10
Author Affiliations
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
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Abstract

In this chapter, the various etiological causes of granulomatous hepatitis are described and discussed. Comparative data from published series on granulomatous hepatitis are presented. Pathological features, clinical presentation and diagnostic work-up of patients presenting with granulomatous hepatitis is then presented. Differential diagnosis of granulomatous hepatitis is discussed extensively with histopathological images. Hepatobiliary TB in HIV infected individuals is also discussed. Treatment and prognosis of granulomatous hepatitis is also presented.

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