[Autoimmune hepatitis with elevation of CA 19-9 and normalization with immunosuppressant [corrected]treatment: case report and review of the literature].
We describe the case of an 81 year old woman that presented with jaundice, bile duct dilation, hepatic liver tests abnormalities and elevated levels of CA-19-9 (741 UI). Intestinal and pancreatic neoplasia were ruled out. Hepatic biopsy revealed chronic inflammation, cirrhosis and findings consistent with autoimmune hepatitis. The patient was given a course of corticoids and the disease as well as levels of CA-19-9 returned to normal levels.
Calisto
J L
JL
Medico cirujano, Clínica Anglo Americana, Lima, Perú.
Tagle
M
M
Bedoya
P
P
Scavino
Y
Y
Luna
E
E
Poletti
L
L
Targarona
J
J
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001379:Azathioprine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018395:CA-19-9 Antigen / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D019693:Hepatitis, Autoimmune / Q000097:blood* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D018395:CA-19-9 Antigen; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D001379:Azathioprine