Abstract
Recent advances in the differential diagnosis of chronic cholestasis in the pediatric age group have made us aware of a heterogeneous group of children who have progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC). This particular case illustrates the importance of early recognition and treatment, which is surgical (partial biliary diversion) since - with proper surgical intervention before the onset of cirrhosis, or bridging fibrosis - the pruritus disappears and the progression to end-stage liver disease is halted. This case elucidates some of the typical historical, clinical, and pathological characteristics of progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 233-235 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | International Pediatrics |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - 1995 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health