Synonyms: Transient infantile hypertriglyceridemia and fatty liver
Transient infantile hypertriglyceridemia and hepatosteatosis is a rare genetic hepatic disease characterized by massive hepatomegaly moderate to severe transient hypertriglyceridemia and hepatic steatosis (followed by fibrosis) manifesting in infancy with failure to thrive vomiting an enlarged abdomen and a fatty liver. Reduction or normalization of triglyceride serum levels occurs with advancing age.
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Advocacy Organizations
Biliary Atresia and Liver Care Africa
Biliary Atresia and Liver Care Africa (BALCA) exists to raise awareness, support families, and advocate for better care for children and individuals living with biliary atresia and other liver diseases across East Africa, giving hope, information, and a strong support system while improving access to treatment and aftercare.
Global Liver Institute
To improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by liver disease through promoting innovation, encouraging collaboration, and scaling optimal approaches to help eradicate liver diseases.
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