Pruritus and dermographism due to intrahepatic cholestasis of infancy.
A case report of intrahepatic cholestasis of infancy presenting with chronic severe pruritus is described. This presentation is compared with similar cases attending this unit. Intrahepatic cholestasis of infancy and the pathogenesis of puritus associated with cholestasis are briefly discussed.
D002779:Cholestasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology*; D014581:Urticaria / Q000209:etiology*