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Spectrum of Pediatric Autoimmune Hepatitis in a Cohort of Pakistani Children

Sabeen Abid Khan1, Naurin Ali1, Muhammad Arslan Farooq1

  • 1Shifa college of medicine, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Global Pediatric Health
|May 2, 2024
PubMed

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Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) in children presents with varied symptoms and types, requiring diverse treatments including liver transplantation. This study examines AIH in Pakistani pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Hepatology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a growing global concern, particularly in pediatric populations where it often presents with greater severity than in adults.
  • Understanding the specific clinical and biochemical profiles of AIH in children is crucial for timely diagnosis and effective management.
  • This study focuses on the spectrum of AIH in children, encompassing its clinical manifestations, treatment strategies, and outcomes, including the role of liver transplantation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinical characteristics, biochemical profiles, and treatment outcomes of autoimmune hepatitis in pediatric patients.
  • To analyze the different types of AIH (Type 1, Type 2, and seronegative) observed in a pediatric cohort.
  • To document the incidence of pediatric liver transplantation in cases of severe autoimmune hepatitis.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of medical records was conducted for patients under 18 years diagnosed with AIH between 2012 and 2022.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, clinical symptoms, laboratory results (liver function tests), liver biopsy findings, and imaging studies.
  • The study specifically analyzed the prevalence of different AIH types and treatment interventions.

Main Results:

  • Fifteen pediatric patients were included in the study, with a near-equal gender distribution (7 males, 8 females).
  • AIH Type 1 was the most prevalent (46%), followed by AIH Type 2 (33%) and seronegative AIH (20%).
  • Jaundice was the most frequent clinical presentation, and liver biopsies confirmed characteristic AIH findings. Three patients required liver transplantation.

Conclusions:

  • Autoimmune hepatitis in Pakistani children exhibits a diverse range of clinical presentations.
  • Early recognition and appropriate management are essential for improving outcomes in pediatric AIH.
  • The study underscores the importance of considering AIH in children presenting with liver dysfunction, highlighting the need for specialized pediatric hepatology care.

Keywords:
autoimmune hepatitisoutcomepediatric

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