Syndromic paucity of interlobular bile ducts or Alagille syndrome: a case report.

Authors

  • K. Despontin
  • J. Bottu
  • J. Decroix
  • J.B. Otte
  • J.M. Lachapelle

Keywords:

Chronic cholestasis, Alagille syndrome, Xanthomatosis, Fat soluble vitamin deficien­cy, Atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis

Abstract

A case of syndromic paucity of interlobular bile ducts (Alagille syndrome) is report­ed in an 8-year-old child. Chronic intrahepatic cholestasis is described in association with vertebral, cardio­vascular, ophthalmogical and renal abnormalities. Various skin manifestations includ­ing xanthomas, jaundice and pruritus are present secondary to biliary and liver failure.

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Published

2018-06-24

How to Cite

Despontin, K., Bottu, J., Decroix, J., Otte, J., & Lachapelle, J. (2018). Syndromic paucity of interlobular bile ducts or Alagille syndrome: a case report. European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology, 1(1), 35–39. Retrieved from https://ejpd.migration.pkpps03.publicknowledgeproject.org/index.php/journal/article/view/1829

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (1991)

Section

Original articles