• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.114-123
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• 2017

Purpose: The goal of this study was the early diagnosis of ABCB11 spectrum liver disorders, especially those focused on benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis and progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis. Methods: Fifty patients presenting neonatal cholestasis were evaluated to identify underlying etiologies. Genetic analysis was performed on patients suspected to have syndromic diseases or ABCB11 spectrum liver disorders. Two families with proven ABCB11 spectrum liver disorders were subjected to genetic analyses to confirm the diagnosis and were provided genetic counseling. Whole exome sequencing and Sanger sequencing were performed on the patients and the family members. Results: Idiopathic or viral hepatitis was diagnosed in 34%, metabolic disease in 20%, total parenteral nutrition induced cholestasis in 16%, extrahepatic biliary atresia in 14%, genetic disease in 10%, neonatal lupus in 2%, congenital syphilis in 2%, and choledochal cyst in 2% of the patients. The patient with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis had novel heterozygous mutations of ABCB11 c.11C>G (p.Ser4*) and c.1543A>G (p.Asn515Asp). The patient with benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis had homozygous mutations of ABCB11 c.1331T>C (p.Val444Ala) and heterozygous, c.3084A>G (p.Ala1028Ala). Genetic confirmation of ABCB11 spectrum liver disorder led to early liver transplantation in the progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis patient. In addition, the atypically severe benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis patient was able to avoid unnecessary liver transplantation after genetic analysis. Conclusion: ABCB11 spectrum liver disorders can be clinically indistinguishable as they share similar characteristics related to acute episodes. A comprehensive genetic analysis will facilitate optimal diagnosis and treatment.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.479-486
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• 2019

Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) is a group of severe genetic disorders, inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, causing cholestasis of hepatocellular origin, later progressing to biliary cirrhosis and liver failure. This is the first report of PFIC type 1 with novel compound heterozygous mutations in Korea. The patient was presented with intrahepatic cholestasis, a normal level of serum ${\gamma}-glutamyl$ transferase, steatorrhea, and growth failure. Genetic testing of this patient revealed novel compound heterozygous mutations (p.Glu585Ter and p.Leu749Pro) in the ATP8B1 gene. After a liver transplantation at age 19 months, the patient developed severe post-transplant steatohepatitis.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.202-208
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• 2015

Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 3 (PFIC3) is an autosomal recessive disorder of cholestasis of hepatocellular origin, typically seen in infancy or childhood caused by a defect in the ABCB4 located on chromosome 7. Here we report on an older patient, aged 15, who presented with biochemical testing that led to an initial consideration of a diagnosis of Wilson disease (WD) resulting in a delayed diagnosis of PFIC3. Diagnosis of PFIC3 was later confirmed by molecular studies that identified novel mutations in the ABCB4 gene. Cholestasis due to PFIC3 can cause elevated hepatic copper and increased urine copper excretion that overlap with current diagnostic criteria for WD. Molecular diagnostics are very useful for establishing the diagnosis of PFIC3. Ursodeoxycholic acid ameliorates cholestasis in PFIC3, and may help mediate a reduction in hepatic copper content in response to treatment.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.201-206
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• 2019

Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis (BRIC), a rare cause of cholestasis, is characterized by recurrent episodes of cholestasis without permanent liver damage. BRIC type 2 (BRIC2) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by ABCB11 mutations. A 6-year-old girl had recurrent episodes of jaundice. At two months of age, jaundice and hepatosplenomegaly developed. Liver function tests showed cholestatic hepatitis. A liver biopsy revealed diffuse giant cell transformation, bile duct paucity, intracytoplasmic cholestasis, and periportal fibrosis. An ABCB11 gene study revealed novel compound heterozygous mutations, including c.2075+3A>G in IVS17 and p.R1221K. Liver function test results were normal at 12 months of age. At six years of age, steatorrhea, jaundice, and pruritus developed. Liver function tests improved following administration of phenylbutyrate and rifampicin. Her younger brother developed jaundice at two months of age and his genetic tests revealed the same mutations as his sister. This is the first report of BRIC2 confirmed by ABCB11 mutations in Korean siblings.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.178-184
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• 1999

목 적: 간내담도부족증은 신생아 담즙정체증의 중요한 원인의 하나이며, 담도폐쇄증과는 경과와 예후가 다르다. 이에 간내담도부족증의 빈도와 임상 양상, 경과, 예후 등을 알아보기 위하여 본 연구를 시행하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1994년 3월부터 1999년 5월까지 신생아 담즙정체로 간조직 생검을 시행한 2세 미만의 영아 42명을 대상으로 이들의 조직 생검 표본을 재검하였고, 이들 중 간내담도부족증으로 진단받은 14명에 대하여 후향적으로 의무기록을 분석하였다. 결 과: 1) 담즙정체증으로 간조직 생검을 시행한 환아 42명 중, 담도폐쇄증이 23명(54.8%), 간내담도부족증이 14명(33.3%), 신생아 간염이 5명(11.9%)이었다. 간내담도부족증 중에서 Alagille 증후군이 4명이었고 비증후군성 간내담도부족증이 10명이었다. 2) Alagille 증후군 환아 4명 중, 현재 3명은 지속적인 담즙정체가 있으며, 1명은 회복되었다. 3) 비증후군성 간내담도부족증 환아에서 TORCH, Syphilis, EBV, HAV, HBV, HCV의 감염 증거나 대사성 질환의 증거가 없는 특발성이었고, 이들중 추적관찰이 계속되었던 환아는 8명이었으며, 평균36.8개월의 추적관찰 기간동안 7명의 환아에서 혈청 빌리루빈이 정상 범위로 되었고, 1명의 환아가 간이식 수술 후에 혈청 빌리루빈이 정상치가 되었다. 결 론: 신생아 담즙정체증 환아에서 간내담도부족증의 빈도가 적지않아 신생아 담즙정체증의 감별진단에 반드시 포함시켜야될 것으로 생각되며, 예후 판정에는 보다 많은 환아와 장기간의 추적관찰이 필요하나 비증후군성 간내담도부족증의 경우 대부분 양호한 예후를 보였다.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.174-179
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• 2020

We present an 8 years old girl who was diagnosed at 6 months of age of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis type 2. Although liver transplantation (LT) was classically considered curative for these patients, cholestasis recurrence with normal gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), mediated by anti-bile salt export pump (BSEP) antibodies after LT (auto-antibody Induced BSEP Deficiency, AIBD) has been recently reported. Our patient underwent LT at 14 months. During her evolution, patient presented three episodes of acute rejection. Seven years after the LT, the patient presented pruritus with cholestasis and elevation of liver enzymes with persistent normal GGT. Liver biopsy showed intrahepatic cholestasis and giant-cell transformation with very low BSEP activity. Auto-antibodies against BSEP were detected therefore an AIBD was diagnosed. She was treated with Rituximab and immunoadsorption with resolution of the AIBD. As a complication of the treatment she developed a pneumocystis infection successfully treated with corticoids, cotrimoxazol and anidulafungin.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.122-126
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• 2012

Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis (BRIC) is a rare autosomal recessive inherited disorder characterized by multiple recurrent episodes of severe cholestatic jaundice without obstruction of extrahepatic bile duct. We present the case of a 7-year-old boy with BRIC confirmed by mutation analysis in the ATP8B1 gene and typical clinical manifestation. Despite inheritance of BRIC, we detected a mutation on only one allele. To our knowledge, this is the first report of BRIC with a confirmed single heterozygote novel mutation in the ATP8B1 gene in Korea.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.71-76
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• 2024

Recurrence of progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) type II poses challenges during postoperative liver transplant care. Posttransplant patients with PFIC type II risk developing recurrent cholestasis with normal gamma-glutamyl transferase activity, which mimics the original bile salt export pump (BSEP) protein deficiency and is related to a form of immunoglobulin G antibody (anti-BSEP)-mediated rejection. Bortezomib effectively induces apoptosis of actively antibody-producing plasma cells that may have a role in antibodymediated rejection. In this case, we used bortezomib to treat PFIC type II recurrence after liver transplantation in a child.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2016

Cholestasis results from impairment in the excretion of bile, which may be due to mechanical obstruction of bile flow or impairment of excretion of bile components into the bile canaliculus. When present, cholestasis warrants prompt diagnosis and treatment. The differential diagnosis of cholestasis beyond the neonatal period is broad and includes congenital and acquired etiologies. It is imperative that the clinician differentiates between intrahepatic and extrahepatic origin of cholestasis. Treatment may be supportive or curative and depends on the etiology. Recent literature shows that optimal nutritional and medical support also plays an integral role in the management of pediatric patients with chronic cholestasis. This review will provide a broad overview of the pathophysiology, diagnostic approach, and management of cholestasis beyond the neonatal and infancy periods.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.208-214
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• 2004

목적: 신생아 간내 담즙 정체증을 일으키는 질환들은 임상적으로 감별이 용이하지 않으며, 예후와 관련된 인자들에 대한 연구가 부족한 실정이다. 병리 조직 검사, 혈청 생화학 검사, DISIDA 신티그래피 소견들과 예후와의 관련성에 대하여 알아보고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 방법: 1995년 7월부터 2002년 7월까지의 기간 중 부산대학병원 소아과에 신생아 담즙 정체증으로 내원한 생후 3개월 이내 신생아 및 영아 중 간내 담즙 정체증으로 진단된 32명을 대상으로, 진단 후 6개월 이전에 혈청 ALT치가 정상화 된 환아들을 A군으로, 진단 후 6개월 이상 지속적으로 혈청 ALT치가 증가된 환아들을 B군으로 구분하고, 의무기록을 바탕으로 한 후향적 분석을 하였다. 생화학 검사로는 혈청 ALT치, 총 빌리루빈, 직접형 빌리루빈, alkaline phosphatase의 최고치 등을 비교하였으며, 간 생검에 대한 분석은 담즙관의 증식, 문맥간 가교형성, 다핵 간세포, 간세포 부종, 담세관 마개 5가지 항목에 대한 조직 소견을 정도에 따라 임의로 1점부터 3점까지 점수화하여 조사하였고, DISIDA 신티그래피에서 담낭과 소장이 보인 시간을 두 군에 대하여 비교하였다. 결과: 신생아 간염이 29명, 신생아 간염과 간내 담도 부족증을 동반한 환아가 3명이였다. 간 생검 검사상 예후가 좋지 않은 군에서 담즙관 증식, 문맥간 가교 형성이 심하였으며, 다핵 간세포, 간세포 부종, 담세관 마개의 정도는 예후와 관련성이 없었다. 생화학 검사상 ALT의 최고치가 높은 군에서 예후가 좋지 못하였으며, DISIDA 신티그래피의 담낭과 소장이 보인 시간, 총 빌리루빈, 직접형 빌리루빈, alkaline phosphatase의 최고치는 예후와 관련성이 없었다. 결론: 신생아 간내 담즙 정체증이 있는 환자에서 간 조직 검사상 담즙관 증식과 문맥간 가교 형성이 심하거나 혈청 ALT의 최고치가 높을수록 예후가 나쁘므로 이들에 대한 주의 깊은 관찰 및 검사가 필요할 것으로 생각한다.