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  • ISSN: 0253-8253
  • EISSN: 2227-0426

Abstract

Progressive intrahepatic cholestasis is a rare, genetic disorder causing bile acid secretion or transport defects. It can result in intrahepatic cholestasis that can progress to end-stage liver disease. Diagnosis is made using a combination of clinical and biochemical approaches. Genetic testing is currently the gold standard for investigation.

We report a case of an 18-month-old male child with cholestatic pattern of jaundice from 16 months of life, which was associated with features suggestive of portal gastropathy. Detailed workup led to the diagnosis of progressive intrahepatic cholestasis (type 2). Early diagnosis prevented the need for liver transplant, and the child underwent surgical treatment with partial internal biliary diversion. Portal gastropathy and disease progression dramatically changed with corrective surgery. The patient was symptom-free at 10-week follow-up.

Detecting this rare genetic disorder early has very good therapeutic implications from the patient's perspective and their morbidity and mortality profile; if untreated, it has a high propensity to progress to end-stage liver disease. The requirement of surgical interventions and liver transplantation is individualized on a case-to-case basis. An early diagnosis and initiation of treatment can prevent the need for a liver transplant as shown in the present case.

© 2021 Dhali, Roger, Pasangha, D'Souza, Dhali, licensee HBKU Press.
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Reversal of portal gastropathy with partial internal biliary diversion in a case of progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis
Qatar Medical Journal 2021, 45 (2021); https://doi.org/10.5339/qmj.2021.45
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  • Article Type: Case Report
Keyword(s): end stage liver disease, molecular chaperones, partial internal biliary diversion, portal gastropathy and progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis

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