Your patients’ outcomes start with your treatment decision.
In Alagille syndrome, it’s important to diagnose early and accurately.1 To do so, look for clinical features from 3 of the following 7 clinical criteria.2*†
- Cholestasis
- Jaundice
- Hepatomegaly
- Pulmonary stenosis
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Prominent forehead
- Pointed chin
- Deep‐set eyes
- Bulbous tipped nose
- Posterior embryotoxon
- Optic disk drusen
- Butterfly vertebrae
- Pathological fractures
- Renal dysplasia
- Renal tubular acidosis
- Intracranial bleeding
- Central nervous system (CNS) vascular malformations
*Absent of a molecular diagnosis or family history.
†Does not represent all possible clinical features.
From Diagnosis to Patient Identification
5-Year-Old Patient
Living With a Bothersome Itch That Won’t Quit
Medical History
- Diagnosis: Diagnosed with Alagille syndrome at 1 year old, following identification of 4 (of 7) clinical criteria: jaundice, mild hepatomegaly, renal dysplasia, and posterior embryotoxon
- Confirmatory genetic testing revealed a mutation in NOTCH2
- Surgical interventions: None
- Prior medication: Topical steroids
- Current medication: Ursodiol
Physical Examination
- Cholestatic pruritus:
- CSS: 1 (rubbing or mild scratching when undistracted)
- ItchRO(Obs) score: 2 (moderate itch)
- Isolated patches of skin are red and inflamed from scratching
- Despite current treatment, patient’s mother notes that scratching is persistent and with a diurnal pattern, occurring most often in the morning
Lab Results
- sBA: 250 µmol/L (reference range: 0.0 to 10.0 µmol/L3,4)
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7-Year-Old Patient
Still Scratching Despite Current Treatment
Medical History
- Diagnosis: Diagnosed with Alagille syndrome at 6 months old, following identification of 4 (of 7) clinical criteria: jaundice, hepatomegaly, characteristic facial features, and butterfly vertebrae
- Confirmatory genetic testing revealed a mutation in JAG1
- Initially misdiagnosed as biliary atresia
- Surgical interventions: Kasai procedure
- Prior medication: Antihistamines
- Current medication: Ursodiol
Physical Examination
- Cholestatic pruritus:
- CSS: 2 (active scratching without abrasions)
- ItchRO(Pt) score: 2 (moderate itch)
- Large areas of inflamed skin
- Scars from old scratch wounds
- Sleep disturbances
- Patient’s mother is concerned that continued scratching will lead to open wounds
- Often wears long-sleeved clothing to hide scratches and wounds
Lab Results
- sBA: 325 µmol/L (reference range: 0.0 to 10.0 µmol/L3,4)
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18-Month-Old Patient
Suffering From Abrasions and Bleeding Despite SOC Treatments
Medical History
- Diagnosis: Diagnosed with Alagille syndrome at 6 months old, following identification of 3 (of 7) clinical criteria: pulmonary stenosis, posterior embryotoxon, and jaundice
- Confirmatory genetic testing revealed a mutation in JAG1
- Surgical interventions: None
- Prior medication: Antihistamines, topical steroids
- Current medication: Ursodiol, rifampicin
Physical Examination
- Cholestatic pruritus:
- CSS: 4 (cutaneous mutilations, hemorrhage, scarring)
- ItchRO(Obs) score: 3 (severe itch)
- Fussiness and irritability
- Significant sleep disturbances
- Numerous abrasions and large areas of red, inflamed skin
- Patient’s father notes that bedsheets are regularly bloodied due to open wounds from scratching
Lab Results
- sBA: 350 µmol/L (reference range: 0.0 to 10.0 µmol/L3,4)
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