Alcoholic Hepatitis

INFLAMMATION of the LIVER due to ALCOHOL ABUSE. It is characterized by NECROSIS of HEPATOCYTES, infiltration by NEUTROPHILS, and deposit of MALLORY BODIES. Depending on its severity, the inflammatory lesion may be reversible or progress to LIVER CIRRHOSIS.

Also Known As:

Hepatitis, Alcoholic; Alcoholic Hepatitis, Chronic; Chronic Alcoholic Hepatitides; Chronic Alcoholic Hepatitis; Hepatitis, Alcoholic, Chronic

Digestive System Diseases: 1068
- Liver Diseases: 42767
  - Hepatitis: 26024
    - Alcoholic Hepatitis: 1502
  - Alcoholic Liver Diseases: 3328
    - Alcoholic Hepatitis: 1502
Chemically-Induced Disorders: 2
- Substance-Related Disorders: 21808
  - Alcohol-Related Disorders: 556
    - Alcohol-Induced Disorders: 13
      - Alcoholic Liver Diseases: 3328
        Alcoholic Hepatitis: 1502

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)