Diagnostic role of transient elastography in patients with autoimmune liver diseases

Abstract

Introduction: The occurrence of immune system liver sicknesses (AILDs), including immune system hepatitis (AIH), essential biliary cholangitis (PBC), essential sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), and numerous cross-over conditions, a gathering of immune system infections related with the liver and bile channel is increasing. Objectives: The basic aim of the study is to find the diagnostic role of transient elastography in patients with autoimmune liver diseases. Material and methods: This study was conducted at the GMC Teaching Hospital in Gujranwala from May 2022 to May 2023, during which data collection, diagnostic evaluations, and clinical assessments were conducted. Data was collected from 123 patients. Basic demographic information, including age and gender, was collected for each participant. Age was expressed in years, and the age range was noted. The diagnosis of autoimmune liver diseases was established through a combination of clinical evaluation, laboratory tests, and imaging studies. Results: The study cohort consisted of 123 patients, including both genders and various age groups. The mean age of the participants was 57 years, with an age range spanning from 30 to 75 years.The gender distribution was relatively balanced, with 55 male patients (44.7%) and 49 female patients (39.8%). The etiology of biliary strictures in the study cohort was primarily attributed to postoperative complications, accounting for 62.5% of cases (n=65). Chronic pancreatitis was identified as the etiology in 28.8% of cases (n=30). Other inflammatory processes contributed to 8.7% of the cases (n=9). Conclusion: It is concluded that transient elastography used in improving the diagnostic assessment and care of patients with autoimmune liver diseases. This non-invasive technique offers a reliable approach to diagnose and manage these complex conditions.