Indian childhood cirrhosis

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Indian childhood cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease of childhood characterised by cirrhosis of liver[1] due to deposition of copper in the liver.[2] It primarily affects children of 1–3 years of age and has a genetic predisposition. It had a very high case fatality in the past[3] but has eventually become preventable, treatable and is now rare.[4]

Variants

  • North American Indian childhood cirrhosis [5]

References

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Further reading

  • North American Indian childhood cirrhosis on Genetics Home Reference
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