Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis: A Rare Cause of Cirrhosis in Young Adult Patients
Hepatic cirrhosis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. An unusual case of cirrhosis and portal hypertension in an 18-year-old patient secondary to Progressive Intrahepatic Cholestasis is discussed. The clinical and biochemical findings are discussed and a clinical approach to determinin...
Main Authors: | Gavin R. Sun, Michele Burns |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/428638 |
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