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What is the definition of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2?
Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 2 (PFIC2) is a rare condition that affects the liver. People with this condition generally develop signs and symptoms during infancy, which may include severe itching, jaundice, failure to thrive, portal hypertension (high blood pressure in the vein that provides blood to the liver) and hepatosplenomegaly (enlarged liver and spleen). Affected people also have an increased risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (a form of liver cancer). PFIC2 is caused by change in the ABCB11 gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.
What are the alternative names for Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2?
  • Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 2
  • Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis 2
  • PFIC2
  • Severe ABCB11 deficiency
  • BRIC2
  • Cholestasis, benign recurrent intrahepatic 2
  • Mild ABCB11 deficiency
  • Recurrent familial intrahepatic cholestasis 2
Who are the top Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2 Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
Dr. Joel Berman
Radiology
Distinguished in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
Dr. Joel Berman
Radiology

Penn Radiology DCR

140 Nutt Road, 
Phoenixville, PA 
610-983-1103
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Berman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

Distinguished in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
Dr. Rahul Jasti
Radiology
Distinguished in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
Dr. Rahul Jasti
Radiology

Reading Hospital

420 South 5th Avenue, 
West Reading, PA 
484-628-8000
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Jasti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Ascites.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
Dr. Todd M. Blodgett
Radiology
Distinguished in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
Dr. Todd M. Blodgett
Radiology

Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

6400 Brooktree Ct, Ste 350, 
Wexford, PA 
412-230-8200
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Blodgett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, and Emphysema.

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Published Date: May 06, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center