[INFLAMMATION of the LIVER with ongoing hepatocellular injury for 6 months or more, characterized by NECROSIS of HEPATOCYTES and inflammatory cell (LEUKOCYTES) infiltration. Chronic hepatitis can be caused by viruses, medications, autoimmune diseases, and other unknown factors. ( MSH )]
UMLS (ICD9CM) C0019189 Relation/PAR: hepatitis
Relation/CHD: Autoimmune Hepatitis
Hepatitis B, Chronic
Hepatitis C, Chronic
Hepatitis D, Chronic
Hepatitis, Chronic, Drug-Induced