Case report: ZFYVE19 gene mutation is associated with familial cholestasis
Mei-Yan Xue1,2, Ling-Ling Huang1,2, Yue-Yong Zhu1,2,3
1Department of Hepatology, Fujian Clinical Research Center for Hepatopathy and Intestinal Diseases, Hepatology Research Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
Abstract:
The etiology of cholestatic liver disease is complex, with clinical manifestations being nonspecific, and biochemical abnormalities mainly characterized by elevated alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT). Due to the lack of specific symptoms and diverse causes, the diagnosis poses certain challenges. Here, we present a case of liver cirrhosis with predominant cholestatic features of unknown etiology. Despite multiple comprehensive routine etiological screenings and liver biopsies, the diagnosis remained unclear. Subsequent whole exome sequencing revealed the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis caused by familial cholestasis related to a mutation in the ZFYVE19 gene. Through this case report analysis, we aim to broaden the diagnostic approach for cholestatic liver disease of unknown etiology, identify the cause accurately, and intervene promptly.
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