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Alagille syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the liver, heart, and other systems of the body. Problems associated with the disorder generally become evident in infancy or early childhood. The disorder is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, and the estimated prevalence of Alagille syndrome is 1 in every 70,000 live births.
The severity of the disorder can vary within the same family, with symptoms ranging from so mild as to go unnoticed to severe heart and/or liver disease requiring transplantation.
Signs and symptoms arising from liver damage in Alagille syndrome may include a yellowish tinge in the skin and the whites of the eyes (jaundice), itching, and deposits of cholesterol in the skin (xanthomas). A liver biopsy may indicate too few bile ducts (bile duct paucity). Other signs of Alagille syndrome include congenital heart problems, particularly Tetralogy of Fallot, and an unusual butterfly shape of the bones of the spinal column that can be seen in an x-ray. Many people with Alagille syndrome have similar facial features, including a broad, prominent forehead, deep-set eyes, and a small pointed chin. The kidneys and central nervous system may also be affected.
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Alagille Syndrome - Discussion of the genetics, clinical presentation, natural history, and treatment of Alagille's syndrome.
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Alagille Syndrome - A rare inherited disorder in which there are fewer than normal bile ducts in the liver. Information by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
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Alagille Syndrome Alliance - Worldwide support network for people who care about people with alagille syndrome.
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Canadian Liver Foundation: Alagille Syndrome - Discusses what it is, causes, symptoms, and treatments, including dietary modifications.
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