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Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in pediatric primary sclerosing cholangitis.

Abstract
Sclerosing cholangitis, an uncommon disorder in children, is progressive and is, therefore, an important indication for pediatric liver transplantation. This review summarizes current challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of this rare form of pediatric liver disease.
AuthorsBenjamin L Shneider
JournalLiver transplantation : official publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society (Liver Transpl) Vol. 18 Issue 3 Pg. 277-81 (Mar 2012) ISSN: 1527-6473 [Electronic] United States
PMID22140074 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
CopyrightCopyright © 2011 American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.
Chemical References
  • Ursodeoxycholic Acid
Topics
  • Child
  • Cholangitis, Sclerosing (diagnosis, therapy)
  • Humans
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Ursodeoxycholic Acid (therapeutic use)

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