Adult onset of genetic disorders in bile acid transport in the liver.

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Although severe deficiencies of canalicular transporter enzymes due to biallelic mutations are well known as causes of progressive cholestatic liver disease in children, it is increasingly recognized that milder disease may occur if a single, heterozygous gene mutation is present. This mild disease, generally presenting initially in adulthood, may have a variety of clinical and histological appearances. Bland...

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