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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?
Elite in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
Emmanuel M. Gonzales
Elite in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
Emmanuel M. Gonzales
Paris, FR 

Emmanuel Gonzales practices in Paris, France. Mr. Gonzales is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Cholestasis, Alagille Syndrome, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization.

Distinguished in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
Dr. Steven S. Raman
Interventional Radiology | Radiology
Distinguished in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
Dr. Steven S. Raman
Interventional Radiology | Radiology

UCLA Radiology Medical Group

757 Westwood Plz, 
Los Angeles, CA 
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English
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Steven Raman is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Raman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Prostatectomy, and Cardiac Ablation.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
Dr. Ajay K. Jain
General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
Distinguished in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
Dr. Ajay K. Jain
General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

Ou Health Partners Inc

1122 Ne 13th St, 
Oklahoma City, OK 
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English
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Ajay Jain is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Jain 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 3, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

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