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What is the definition of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3?
Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 3 (PFIC3) is a rare condition that affects the liver. People with this condition generally develop signs and symptoms during late infancy or early childhood, 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). The condition may progress to liver failure during childhood or adulthood. PFIC3 is caused by change in the ABCB4 gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.
What are the alternative names for Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3?
  • Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 3
  • MDR3 deficiency
  • PFIC3
  • Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis with elevated serum gamma-glutamyltransferase
Who are the top Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3 Local Doctors?
Mark G. Jablonski
Advanced in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
Dr. Mark G. Jablonski
Radiology
Advanced in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
Dr. Mark G. Jablonski
Radiology

Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

6400 Brooktree Ct, Ste 350, 
Wexford, PA 
412-230-8200
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. Dr. Jablonski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy.

Kevin M. Mcdonnell
Advanced in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
Dr. Kevin M. Mcdonnell
Radiology
Advanced in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
Dr. Kevin M. Mcdonnell
Radiology

Virtual Radiologic Professionals, LLC

11995 Singletree Ln, Ste 500, 
Eden Prairie, MN 
952-595-1100
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English
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. Dr. Mcdonnell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Fecal Impaction, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

 
 
 
 
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Mukul Vij
Elite in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
Mukul Vij
Dr Rela Institute And Medical Centre, 
Chennai, TN, IN 

Mukul Vij practices in Chennai, India. Mr. Vij is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Biliary Atresia, Cholestasis, Liver Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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