Autoimmune hepatitis as a complication of common variable immunodeficiency

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2018 Mar;110(3):212-213. doi: 10.17235/reed.2018.5280/2017.

Abstract

In common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) there is a deregulation of the immune system, which frequently leads to an increased risk of infections, but also to autoimmunity phenomena. Autoimmune hepatitis may develop at any time of CVID's evolution, but it is difficult to diagnose due to the frequent absence of autoantibodies and low levels of IgG. Early diagnosis is important because targeted treatment may allow disease improvement. We present a case of autoimmune hepatitis in a patient with CVID.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alanine Transaminase / blood
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Budesonide / therapeutic use
  • Common Variable Immunodeficiency / complications*
  • Female
  • Hepatitis, Autoimmune / drug therapy
  • Hepatitis, Autoimmune / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Budesonide
  • Alanine Transaminase