Late¿onset systemic lupus erythematosus-associated primary biliary cirrhosis

Conclusion: We described an original case report of elderly patient with coexisting PBC and SLE . To date, according to the best of our knowledge, there have been few case reports of SLE/PBC co-occurrence. The aetiology of this complex remains unknown, autoimmune mechanisms, environmental and genetic factors are considered important in the susceptibility to both diseases. Osteopontin might play an important role.
Source: International Archives of Medicine - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Source Type: research