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Autoimmune hepatitis type 2 arising in PFAPA syndrome: coincidences or possible correlations?

Claudia Della Corte1, Giusy Ranucci, Maria Tufano

  • 1University Federico II, Department of Pediatrics, Via S Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.

Pediatrics
|February 10, 2010
PubMed

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Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) syndrome, a chronic autoinflammatory condition, may be linked to autoimmune hepatitis. This case report suggests immune dysregulation in PFAPA could trigger autoimmune disorders in susceptible children.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Pediatrics
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • PFAPA syndrome is a chronic autoinflammatory disorder in children, marked by recurrent fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis.
  • Its etiology is unknown, but innate immune system dysfunction is implicated.
  • The Marshall criteria preclude PFAPA diagnosis in patients with autoimmune diseases.

Observation:

  • A case report details an 8-month-old girl diagnosed with PFAPA syndrome.
  • At 18 months, this child subsequently developed autoimmune hepatitis type 2.
  • This presentation occurred despite the exclusion criteria for PFAPA.

Findings:

  • The study hypothesizes that the innate immune dysregulation characteristic of PFAPA may predispose susceptible individuals to autoimmune conditions like autoimmune hepatitis.
  • This suggests a potential link between autoinflammatory processes and the development of autoimmune diseases.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a potential association between PFAPA syndrome and autoimmune hepatitis, warranting further investigation.
  • Understanding the immune dysregulation in PFAPA could offer insights into the pathogenesis of autoimmune disorders.
  • Further research is needed to explore the relationship between innate immunity dysfunction and the development of autoimmune conditions in pediatric patients.

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