Early cirrhosis in survivors with Jeune thoracic dystrophy.
Two siblings with Jeune thoracic dystrophy had persistent evidence of hepatic dysfunction; one had cirrhosis. Liver disease, a significant problem in patients who survive this condition, may be progressive in some.
Hudgins
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L
Department of Pediatrics, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson 85716.
Rosengren
S
S
Treem
W
W
Hyams
J
J
D001238:Asphyxia Neonatorum / Q000235:genetics*; D001706:Biopsy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D010009:Osteochondrodysplasias / Q000235:genetics*; D013909:Thorax / Q000002:abnormalities*