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1948-5182 (online) |
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©The Author(s) 2026. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA |
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http://www.wjgnet.com |
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
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Editorial |
| Article Title |
Autoimmune liver diseases in older adults: Clinical challenges and management considerations
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Invited Manuscript |
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Pablo Guillermo Hernández-Almonacid, Juan Sebastian Espejo-Amado and Ximena Marín-Quintero |
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| Corresponding Author |
Pablo Guillermo Hernández-Almonacid, Consultant, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, National University of Colombia, Kr 35 bis 60-45 A311, Bogota 111311, Colombia. pghernandezalm@gmail.com |
| Key Words |
Autoimmune liver diseases; Autoimmune hepatitis; Primary biliary cholangitis; Primary sclerosing cholangitis; Aged; Geriatric comorbidities |
| Core Tip |
Autoimmune liver diseases are increasingly relevant in older adults, with changing epidemiology and rising incidence, including presentation peaks in this age group. Clinical manifestations range from unusual presentations, acute liver failure, and acute hepatitis to more common indolent forms with minimal symptoms. Serologic testing does not differ from younger patients, but due to comorbidities, liver biopsy remains essential. First-line treatment generally does not change and is often effective, although older adults are more vulnerable to steroid-related complications and polypharmacy. Liver transplantation remains an option. However, this population is still understudied, and future research should incorporate comprehensive geriatric assessment |
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2026-03-26 09:23 |
| Citation |
Hernández-Almonacid PG, Espejo-Amado JS, Marín-Quintero X. Autoimmune liver diseases in older adults: Clinical challenges and management considerations. World J Hepatol 2026; 18(3): 117367 |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v18/i3/117367.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v18.i3.117367 |
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