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Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy-Associated Hepatitis.
Zhubene Mesbah1,2, Nishant Tiwari3, Keith Sacco3
1Carl T. Hayden Veterans' Administration Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ.
ACG Case Reports Journal
|December 19, 2023
Summary
Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED), caused by AIRE gene variations, can lead to hepatitis. Early diagnosis and immunomodulator treatment are crucial for managing this rare condition and preventing liver failure.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Genetics
- Hepatology
Background:
- Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED) is an inherited immune disorder caused by mutations in the autoimmune regulator (AIRE) gene.
- APECED typically manifests as autoimmune conditions affecting endocrine glands, but nonendocrine organ involvement, such as hepatitis, is increasingly recognized.
Observation:
- A case report details a 3-year-old boy with APECED presenting with hepatitis, despite lacking the typical diagnostic criteria for the syndrome.
- This presentation underscores that hepatitis can be an early or isolated manifestation of APECED.
Findings:
- The patient's hepatitis responded to immunomodulator therapy, suggesting an autoimmune etiology linked to APECED.
- This case highlights the potential for severe, even fatal, liver complications in APECED patients.
Implications:
- APECED should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained hepatitis, particularly in children.
- Timely diagnosis and treatment of APECED-associated hepatitis can prevent fulminant liver failure and improve patient outcomes.
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