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ArticleWorld journal of hepatology2025

Autoimmune hepatitis with syncytial giant cells in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: A case report and literature review.

Marta Giacomelli, Simone Carotti, Federico Vozella, Federica Pagliei, Chiara Taffon, Andrea Baiocchini, Francesco Luigi Gambaro, Antonio Picardi, Umberto Vespasiani-Gentilucci, Giovanni Galati

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Marta GiacomelliDepartment of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome 00128, Lazio, Italy.
Simone CarottiMicroscopic and Ultrastructural Anatomy Research Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome 00128, Lazio, Italy.
Federico VozellaOperative Research Unit of Hematology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome 00128, Lazio, Italy.
Federica PaglieiResearch Unit of Hematology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome 00128, Lazio, Italy.
Chiara TaffonResearch Unit of Anatomical Pathology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico Di Roma, Rome 00128, Lazio, Italy.
Andrea BaiocchiniUOC Anatomia Patologica Ospedale, San Camillo Forlanini, Circ.ne Gianicolense, Rome 00128, Lazio, Italy.
Francesco Luigi GambaroResearch Unit of Anatomical Pathology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico Di Roma, Rome 00128, Lazio, Italy.
Antonio PicardiOperative Research Unit of Clinical Medicine and Hepatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome 00128, Italy.
Umberto Vespasiani-GentilucciOperative Research Unit of Clinical Medicine and Hepatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome 00128, Italy.
Giovanni GalatiOperative Research Unit of Clinical Medicine and Hepatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome 00128, Italy. g.galati@policlinicocampus.it.

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Abstract

backgroundHepatic manifestations in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are common: Elevation of liver enzymes frequently occurs, and differential diagnosis is often challenging. Liver infiltration by leukemic cells, primary and secondary hepatic malignancies, drug-induced hepatotoxicity, immunological disorders, and infections have been reported. Nevertheless, syncytial giant cell hepatitis (GCH) as a manifestation of autoimmune hepatitis in patients with CLL is an extremely rare condition, currently reported only in anecdotal cases. CASE SUMMARY: Here, we report the case of a 62-year-old Caucasian woman affected by CLL, who developed GCH with peculiar histopathological features. The patient was evaluated for abnormal liver test results. Liver histology revealed significant inflammatory lymphomononuclear infiltrates with a plasma cell component, widespread syncytial changes in the hepatocytes with gigantocellular features, hepatocyte rosettes, and the typical feature of emperipolesis, consistent with a diagnosis of GCH. The patient was treated with corticosteroids and mycophenolate mofetil, resulting in a complete biochemical response.

conclusionEarly histological diagnosis of GCH is crucial in patients with CLL, with mycophenolate mofetil representing a promising treatment option.

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Autoimmune hepatitisCase reportChronic lymphocytic leukemiaLiver biopsyMultinucleated liver cellsMycophenolate mofetilSyncytial giant cell hepatitisToll-like receptor 4

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