Two cases of progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 2: Role of surgery with brief review of literature

Hinglaj Saha, Ghosh Tapanjyoti, Somak Biswas, Prafulla Kumar Mishra, Kalyani Saha Basu, Uttara ChatterjeeJournal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons 2019 24(1):75-77 Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) is a rare bile acid transporter defect and autosomal recessive disorder with type 2 being the most common type. Partial internal or external biliary diversion delays its progression to end-stage liver disease. Here, we discuss two cases of type 2 PFIC.
Source: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research