Abstract
Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency is the most common genetic cause of liver disease in infants and children and is the most common genetic disease for which liver transplantation is indicated. This article presents the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and pathogenesis of alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 27-43 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Gastroenterology Clinics of North America |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1995 |