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World J Gastroenterol. May 21, 2009; 15(19): 2314-2328
Published online May 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.2314
Table 3 Simplified scoring system of the International Autoimmune Hepatitis Group[65]
VariableResultPoints
Autoantibodies
ANA or SMA≥ 1:40+1
ANA or SMA≥ 1:80+2
Antibodies to liver kidney microsome type 1≥ 1:40+2
Antibodies to soluble liver antigenPositive+2
Immunoglobulin level
Immunoglobulin G> UNL+1
> 1.1 ULN+2
Histological findings
Morphological featuresCompatible+1
Typical+2
Viral disease
Absence of viral hepatitisNo viral markers+2
Pretreatment aggregate score
Definite diagnosis≥ 7
Probable diagnosis6