Jacqueline R Krieger, David A Sass, Jesse M Civan, Dagan E Coppock, Katherine A Belden, Jonathan M Fenkel
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Abstract
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) hepatitis is rare in patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) on long-term immunosuppression. We report a 28-year-old woman with a history of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome and pediatric-onset AIH who presented with fatigue, fever, and elevated liver enzymes, found to have CMV hepatitis without active AIH. Early initiation of antiviral therapy led to normalization of liver function tests and resolution of viremia. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis of CMV hepatitis and the therapeutic challenge of treating CMV while also reintroducing immunosuppression for AIH.
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ACG Case Reports Journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication that provides GI and hepatology fellows, private practice clinicians, and other healthcare providers an opportunity to share interesting case reports with their peers and with leaders in the field. ACG Case Reports Journal publishes case reports, images, videos and letters to the editor in all topics of gastroenterology and hepatology, including: Biliary Colon Endoscopy Esophagus Functional Bowel Disorders Inflammatory Bowel Disease Liver Nutrition and Obesity Pancreas Pathology Pediatric Small Bowel Stomach.