Autoimmune Hepatitis and UC

pupluv

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Joined : May 2007

Posts : 256

Posted 10/11/2007 5:30 PM (GMT -8)

Hi guys, I was wondering if any of you have heard of this? For whatever reason, a while back I had an Anti Smooth Muscle antibody(ASMA) taken. I think that's what its called. I brought it up to my GI and he was very disturbed by the results. It was 1:360. He is redoing the test and said he may have to take a liver biopsy! My ALT and AST has been fine, but that may not seem to matter. I understand that Autoimmune Hepatites can be very scary. A liver biopsy in itself is risky. UC and autoimmune hep can go hand in hand. Just wondering if any of you may have this, or have ever had a liver biopsy. Thanks,

Donna

UC Dude

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Joined : Aug 2005

Posts : 438

Posted 10/12/2007 2:54 AM (GMT -8)

The most common liver disease crossover with UC is Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis. I have heard of AI Hep too. Worst case scenario is liver transplant. No biggie :). Just like changing the oil on your car. I have been suspected for PSC for some years now. Been down the biopsy path and a whole lot of other stuff. Hope you don't have any of the above. Do your reasearch on AI Hep and how to dx etc before getting a liver biopsy. These are rare diseases and most Dr's only see them on a very limited basis. If you end up having it I would coordinate care with a place like Mayo Clinic etc. Best!

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