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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?
Quyen D. Chu
Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

Howard University

2041 Georgia Nw Ave, 
Washington, DC 
 7.1 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Quyen Chu is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chu and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Breast Lump, Mastectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology

Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

7503 Surratts Rd, 
Clinton, MD 
 7.3 mi
Offers Telehealth

Paolo Peghini is a Gastroenterologist in Clinton, Maryland. Dr. Peghini and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

 
 
 
 
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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
1160 Varnum St Ne, Suite 212, 
Washington, DC 
 7.6 mi
Offers Telehealth

Ramin Farboudmanesch is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Farboudmanesch and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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