Article
Variable degree of liver involvement in siblings with PiZZ alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency-related liver disease.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 1 Jul 2006
Hinds R, Hadchouel A, Shanmugham N P, Al-Hussaini A, Chambers S, Cheeseman P, Mieli-Vergani G, Hadzić N
Abstract excerpt
PiZZ alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is the commonest genetic cause of chronic liver disease, but only 10-15% of PiZZ individuals develop liver disease in childhood. Studies have demonstrated varying patterns of disease progression within siblings with the PiZZ phenotype. We retrospectively analysed the case-notes of all patients diagnosed with PiZZ A1ATD between 1978-2002 and compared the pattern of liver disease...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
