Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
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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?
Distinguished in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
Dr. Joel Berman
Radiology
Distinguished in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
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 3. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. Dr. Berman is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

Distinguished in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
Dr. Rahul Jasti
Radiology
Distinguished in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
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 3. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Ascites. Dr. Jasti is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
Dr. Todd M. Blodgett
Radiology
Distinguished in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
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 3. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, and Emphysema. Dr. Blodgett is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

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