Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC)

Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC)

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What is progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis?

Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) is a rare genetic condition that usually presents early in infancy. Children with PFIC are unable to effectively drain bile from the liver and this accumulation of bile can cause liver disease.

PFIC is a progressive condition and symptoms may vary. Children with PFIC will require treatment from experts in gastroenterology (GI) and hepatology.

In some cases, PFIC may lead to cirrhosis and liver failure. There are three types of PFIC: PFIC1, PFIC2, and PFIC 3, each with a different genetic mutation.

Related specialties and programs

Fred and Suzanne Biesecker Pediatric Liver Center

Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Liver Transplant Program

Resources to help

Fred and Suzanne Biesecker Pediatric Liver Center Resources

We created the resource list to help you find answers to your questions about liver disease and to better support you and your child.
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Hepatologists and gastroenterologists with special expertise in liver disease work with our multidisciplinary team of professionals to provide the best care for your child.