[Benign recurrent cholestasis. Apropos of a case with normal serum gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase level]

Pediatrie. 1993;48(2):163-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report a case of intrahepatic cholestatis with normal serum levels of gamma GT who was similar to the benign recurrent cholestasis (BRC). The diagnosis of cholestasis in infants may be difficult and the distinction between BRC and Byler's disease should be made as early as possible.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Cholestasis, Intrahepatic / diagnosis
  • Cholestasis, Intrahepatic / enzymology*
  • Cholestasis, Intrahepatic / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Liver / pathology
  • Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / diagnosis
  • Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / pathology
  • Recurrence
  • gamma-Glutamyltransferase / blood*

Substances

  • gamma-Glutamyltransferase