Syndrome of intrahepatic biliary dysgenesis and cardiovascular malformations

Pediatrics. 1976 Aug;58(2):243-7.

Abstract

Peripheral pulmonary stenosis with or without intracardiac disease is described in 14 patients with intrahepatic biliary dysgenesis. Cardiovascular malformations were not present among a large group of patients with extrahepatic biliary dysgenesis. This association of intrahepatic biliary dysgenesis and vascular malformations is postulated to be a specific malformation syndrome resulting most probably from intrauterine infection. The cardiovascular disease is usually mild. The liver dysfunction varies in severity, and is accompanied by a notable hyperlipoproteinemia with secondary xanthomata which can be ameliorated by long-term treatment with cholestyramine resin and/or vegetable oil supplements.

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Cholestyramine Resin / therapeutic use
  • Dietary Fats
  • Humans
  • Hyperlipidemias / diet therapy
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Liver / abnormalities*
  • Liver Diseases / congenital*
  • Liver Diseases / etiology
  • Pulmonary Valve Stenosis / congenital*
  • Pulmonary Valve Stenosis / etiology
  • Rubella / complications*
  • Syndrome
  • Xanthomatosis / diet therapy

Substances

  • Dietary Fats
  • Cholestyramine Resin