A chance for Rituximab in Primary Biliary Cholangitis–Autoimmune Hepatitis Overlap Syndrome.
<title>Abstract</title> Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) may coexist as an overlap syndrome, which can be challenging to diagnose and manage. In this case report, we describe a patient with AIH–PBC overlap syndrome refractory to conventional immunosuppressive therapy and with steroid-dependent disease. Rituximab was administered as rescue therapy, achieving biochemical normalization. This case supports the potential role of rituximab as a therapeutic option in patients refractory to standard immunosuppressive treatments.
Authors
- J.M. Sousa Martín
- A Ruiz Sánchez
- J Pereira Martinez
- I Herrería Fernández
Institutions
- Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Revista Andaluza de Patología Digestiva
- Published
- 2026-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.37352/2026491.5
- Primary Topic
- Liver Diseases and Immunity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00