Overlap syndromes: an emerging diagnostic and therapeutic challenge

Saudi J Gastroenterol. 2014 Nov-Dec;20(6):342-9. doi: 10.4103/1319-3767.145316.

Abstract

Overlap syndrome in hepatology is emerging as a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge, which is further complicated by the present gaps in the information regarding the immunopathogenesis of these diseases. The present review represents a concise review of literature on overlap syndromes with emphasis on prevalence, etiopathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of true overlap syndromes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Global Health
  • Hepatitis, Autoimmune* / diagnosis
  • Hepatitis, Autoimmune* / drug therapy
  • Hepatitis, Autoimmune* / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Prevalence
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents