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Alagille syndrome with colonic polyposis.

J F Dufour¹, D S Pratt

¹Department of Gastroenterology, New England Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology

|September 25, 2001

Summary

Alagille syndrome, a rare inherited disorder causing prolonged cholestasis, can present with variable symptoms. This case highlights a potential association between Alagille syndrome and colonic polyposis in an adult patient.

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Genetics and rare diseases
Gastroenterology and hepatology

Background:

Alagille syndrome is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder.
It typically presents in infancy with prolonged cholestasis.
Variable expression can delay diagnosis and recognition of clinical findings.

Observation:

A 35-year-old patient with a known diagnosis of Alagille syndrome was evaluated.
The patient was found to have colonic polyposis.
This observation prompted further investigation into a potential link.

Findings:

The case report details the diagnosis of colonic polyposis in an adult with Alagille syndrome.
This finding suggests a possible, previously unrecognized association between these conditions.
Further research is warranted to confirm this association.

Implications:

Early recognition of Alagille syndrome is crucial due to potential late complications like hepatocellular carcinoma.
The potential link to colonic polyposis may necessitate expanded screening protocols for affected individuals.
This case broadens the understanding of Alagille syndrome's clinical manifestations and associated risks.