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Are cirrhosis and autoimmune hepatitis necessarily connected?

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Dr. ASHRAF MALEK answered

Specializes in Hepatology

Yes: Generally, untreated autoimmune hepatitis can cause cirrhosis over time.

Answered 10/10/2018

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