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what exactly is alagille syndrome?

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Genetic abnormality: Genetic abnormality, autosomal dominant, has multi-organ problems; affects liver/bile ducts, pulmonic heart valve, kidney, eye, bone, neurologic/mental problems, characteristic facial features.
Variable intensity of findings; can be dx'd infancy, milder cases as adult.  May need meds, vits, heart, liver surgery, even transplant. Variety of nutritional issues, vits a, d, e, k, zinc, fats, cholesterol.

Question 2

what are the tests for alagille syndrome?

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Liver biopsy: Liver biopsy is probably the most effective means of diagnosis.  Many people with alagille syndrome do have characteristic facial features and some unusual x-ray findings but not in all cases.

Question 3

what sort of problem is alagille syndrome?

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Alagille syndrome: Alagille syndrome is a genetic disorder  with abnormalities of the liver, heart, skeleton, eye, and kidneys and a characteristic facial appearance. In 1975, alagille et al described several patients with hypoplasia of the hepatic ducts. Typical facial features of alagille syndrome include broad forehead, deep-set eyes and pointed chin. More at: http://emedicine.Medscape.Com/article/926678-overview.

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alagille syndrome info needed. what is it?

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Alagille syndrome: This is a genetic disorder affecting kidney, liver , heart and other systems. Usually seen in infancy and very early childhood. Face is very similar - deep set eyes, prominent broad forehead, pointed chin. Seeing that it is autosomal dominant there is no cure. Treatment is aimed at dealing with the abnormalities in the various systems affected.

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what are the symptoms of alagille syndrome?

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Jaundice: Alagille syndrome is an autosomal dominant inherited rare condition that primarily affects the liver. Symptoms can be mild or so severe as to require liver transplantation.  Jaundice and skin itching are the primary symptoms.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: alagille syndrome?

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Liver and more: Alagille syndrome is a genetic disorder that can affect the liver, heart, and other parts of the body.
One of the major features of Alagille syndrome is liver damage caused by abnormalities in the bile ducts. These ducts carry bile (which helps to digest fats) from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine. In Alagille syndrome, the bile ducts may be narrow, malformed, and reduced in number

Question 7

need some more info. about the causes and signs of alagille syndrome please help!?

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Genetic disease: Alagille syndrome is a genetic disease which most importantly affects the liver.  Significant congenital heart disease also is common.  Over 90% of affected patients have a mutation or deletion in the jag1 gene.  The liver disease is characterized by abnormal bile ducts.  Each individual is affected differently, from mild effects to severe liver failure requiring transplantation.

Question 8

is their a medicine called  uuestrion for alagille syndrome?

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Questran (cholestyramine): Questran (cholestyramine) is a medication that is used to reduce serum cholesterol. Alagille syndrome is often marked by high serum cholesterol..

Question 9

what is the treatment for alagille syndrome?

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Supportive care: There is no known cure for this disease.  Treatment is directed toward improving heart effects and diminishing the effects of a failing liver.

Question 10

what type of mutation causes alagille syndrome?

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Autosomal dominant: Alagille syndrome has an autsomal dominant genetic inheritance pattern. It is rare, however, and affects the heart and liver primarily. In 90% of cases, mutations on chromosome 20 that affect the JAG1 gene causes this syndrome. A few people have mutations in a gene called NOTCH2. Defects in these genes are thought to lead to abnormal embryonic development in the affected organs.

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