Abstract
Current guidelines recommend steroids for induction of remission in all children diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis regardless of the clinical presentation. In this report, we describe our experience in treating selected asymptomatic children with autoimmune hepatitis using a steroid-free regimen; this treatment strategy was safe and effective in inducing remission.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 244-247 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatrics |
Volume | 207 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- AIH
- azathioprine
- liver disease
- pediatric
- prednisone
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health