NCIt synonyms : Type 2 AIH; Autoimmune Hepatitis, Type 2;
NCIt definition : A subtype of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). In contrast to type 1 AIH, patients tend
to be younger, have more severe disease, a poorer response to corticosteroid therapy,
and more frequent relapses. It is characterized by the presence of anti-liver kidney
microsomal antibody type 1 (anti-LKM1) and/or anti-liver cytosol type 1 (anti-LC1)
autoantibodies. It may be associated with other concomitant autoimmune disorders including
diabetes mellitus type 1, vitiligo, and autoimmune thyroiditis.;