Clinical Case Report: Dissociation of Clinical Course of Coexisting Autoimmune Hepatitis and Graves Disease.

Journal: AACE clinical case reports
Published Date: Dec 28, 2020

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Concurrent autoimmune disorders, including autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), with Graves disease have been reported. Glucocorticoids can simultaneously lower thyroid hormone levels and treat AIH. Recurrence of hyperthyroidism is associated with recurrence of hepatitis. We present a case of coexisting AIH and Graves thyrotoxicosis, which improved with prednisone, but the thyrotoxicosis recurred during a prednisone taper while the hepatitis stayed in remission.

Authors

  • Aesha M Patel
    Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Camille Stanback
    Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Priyathama Vellanki
    Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.

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