Intense pruritus and failure to thrive in Alagille syndrome.
A 4-year-old girl with failure to thrive and intense pruritus associated with Alagille syndrome is described. The clinical features of this autosomal dominant disorder are reviewed. This case highlights the importance of recognizing the severe pruritus as a manifestation of the disease.
Schwartz
Rodrigo
R
Department of Dermatology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, USA.
Rehder
Kyle
K
Parsons
Daniel J
DJ
Morrell
Dean S
DS
D016738:Alagille Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005183:Failure to Thrive / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology*