D006521Level 5

Hepatitis, Chronic

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - C06.552.380.350 - C23.550.291.500.477

**Synonyms:** - Chronic Hepatitis

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D019693Hepatitis, Autoimmune

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