The Liver Meeting 2021-Autoimmune Liver Disease in the Pediatric Patient

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The 2021 LIBER Meeting featured a symposium focusing on innovative management strategies for pediatric autoimmune liver diseases, particularly autoimmune hepatitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis. Discussions covered pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, risk stratification, genetic predisposition, and environmental triggers. Medications like minocycline and infliximab were discussed, along with genetic mutations associated with liver diseases. Treatment challenges, including insufficient responses and medication intolerances, were addressed, with emphasis on transitioning to second-line therapies when needed. Collaboration, adherence to guidelines, and individualized approaches were highlighted for managing complex cases. The symposium also touched on surveillance, treatment withdrawal considerations, and the impact of COVID vaccine-induced autoimmune hepatitis. Future research directions emphasized the need for prognostic and therapeutic biomarkers. <br /><br />Another video transcript addressed recurrent autoimmune hepatitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis post-liver transplantation in children, discussing diagnostic criteria, risk factors, management strategies, and patient/allograft outcomes. Risk factors for recurrence included poorly controlled autoimmune hepatitis, HLAs, and immunosuppressive regimens. Management involved intensified immunosuppressive therapy and monitoring. Recurrent autoimmune hepatitis typically responded well to treatment, while primary sclerosing cholangitis could lead to significant morbidity and affect allograft survival. Prospective research, immunophenotyping, and developing new therapies were highlighted for preventing and managing recurrent autoimmune liver diseases post-transplantation. Future efforts should focus on understanding pathophysiology and optimizing treatment strategies, with recognition given to the Pediatric PSC Consortium's work in this field.

Keywords

2021 LIBER Meeting

pediatric autoimmune liver diseases

autoimmune hepatitis

primary sclerosing cholangitis

pathophysiology

diagnosis

management strategies

genetic predisposition

environmental triggers

medications

treatment challenges

collaboration