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ArticleWorld journal of hepatology2025

Impact of age on autoimmune hepatitis: A comparative study of patients diagnosed before and after sixty.

Javier Delgado, Marcelo Fuentes, Daniela Simian, Jaime Poniachik, Álvaro Urzúa

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Javier DelgadoDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380456, Región Metropolitana, Chile.
Marcelo FuentesDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380456, Región Metropolitana, Chile.
Daniela SimianDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380456, Región Metropolitana, Chile.
Jaime PoniachikDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380456, Región Metropolitana, Chile.
Álvaro UrzúaDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380456, Región Metropolitana, Chile. aurzuam@hcuch.cl.

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Abstract

backgroundAutoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is characterized by inflammation, hepatocyte necrosis, autoantibodies, and elevated serum globulin levels. It can present at any age, with peaks reported at 30 years and after 60 years. No national studies have evaluated the impact of age at diagnosis on AIH presentation and outcomes.

aimTo compare the presentation and progression of AIH in patients diagnosed before and after the age of 60 years.

methodsThis cross-sectional analytical study included biopsy-confirmed AIH patients with at least one year of follow-up at Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile. Demographic, clinical, laboratory, and treatment response variables were analyzed. Group comparisons (diagnosis before or after 60 years) were performed using the

resultsNinety-seven AIH patients were included; 85% were female, with a median age of 53 years (range 18-83 years). Forty-one percent were diagnosed after the age of 60. Younger patients exhibited more jaundice at diagnosis (75%

conclusionAIH in patients over 60 presented with less jaundice, lower aminotransferases levels, greater fibrosis, and more ascites. Biochemical response was similar independently of age and despite lower prednisone doses administered in patients over 60 years.

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Autoimmune hepatitisDiagnosisElderlyFibrosisSteroids

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PMCPMC12754521

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