[Autoimmune hepatitis in Switzerland].

The incidence and course of autoimmune hepatitis in Switzerland are unknown. In an attempt to obtain an overview of all patients at present under treatment in Switzerland for autoimmune hepatitis, we circulated a questionnaire to all Swiss gastroenterologists. Eighteen patients were identified and their symptoms, course and treatment were evaluated. The majority were females, usually without liver cirrhosis at the time of diagnosis. The course of the disease was largely favourable.