Byler Syndrome – A Case Report
Bartoš V.1, Lauko Ľ.1, Szépeová R.2, Mišovicová N.3, Dekanová M.4
Ústav patologickej anatómie JLF UK a MFN, Martin1 Klinika detí a dorastu JLF UK a MFN, Martin2 Oddelenie genetiky MFN, Martin3 Praktický lekár pre deti a dorast4 |
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Summary:
Bylers syndrome is a part of spectrum of syndromes called progressive familial intrahepatic
cholestasis. The cause of Bylers syndrome is a gene mutation with following changes in gene product,
that is needed for bile production and canalicular export. This fatal disorder is characterised
by autosomal recessive inheritance, begins in infancy, progress rapidly and usually cause
cirrhosis within the first decade of life. The authors of the article present a case report of two siblings
with Bylers syndrome documentated by bioptical and necroptical findings in the liver.
Key words:
progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis, Bylers disease, Bylers syndrome
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