Alagille syndrome

An autosomal dominant genetic syndrome caused by mutations in the JAG1 gene. It is characterized by cholestatic jaundice in infancy, hepatosplenomegaly, distinctive facial features (prominent forehead, elongated nose, and pointed chin), cardiac murmurs, bone malformations, and sometimes mild mental retardation.

Disease Alternative Name

arteriohepatic dysplasia

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Mohammed Irfan Thaha

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Priyankha Gigi

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ALAGILLE SYNDROME normal liver portal and bile ducts completely absent mutations in jagged 1 gene on chromosome 20

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Lakshmi Venkata Simhachalam Kutikuppala

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People with Alagille syndrome may have distinctive facial features including a broad, prominent forehead; deep-set eyes; and a small, pointed chin.

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Bhavya Arora

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NEONATAL CHOLESTASIS 1) Bile duct obstruction Extrahepatic biliary atresia 2) Neonatal infection Cytomegalovirus Bacterial sepsis Urinary tract infection Syphilis 3) Toxic Drugs Parenteral nutrition 4) Genetic disorders Tyrosinemia Ne...See More

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Bhavya Arora

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Prolonged conjugated hyperbilirubinemia in a neonate is termed as neonatal cholestasis