Bansal Rachit, Patel Abhay, Singh Chinmaya, N C Kiran, Saxena Sonakshi
General Medicine, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, IND.
General Medicine, Felix Hospital, Noida, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Nov 29;16(11):e74736. doi: 10.7759/cureus.74736. eCollection 2024 Nov.
Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis (BRIC) is a rare, autosomal recessive liver disorder characterized by intermittent episodes of cholestasis without progression to chronic liver disease or cirrhosis. Patients experience recurrent jaundice and severe pruritus, significantly impacting their quality of life. This case report presents a 15-year-old boy with a history of recurrent jaundice and pruritus. The patient was successfully managed with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), leading to symptomatic relief and biochemical improvement. BRIC is a rare disorder and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of recurrent cholestasis in adolescents. Early recognition and appropriate treatment can improve patient outcomes and prevent unnecessary investigations.
良性复发性肝内胆汁淤积症(BRIC)是一种罕见的常染色体隐性遗传性肝脏疾病,其特征为胆汁淤积间歇性发作,且不会进展为慢性肝病或肝硬化。患者会反复出现黄疸和严重瘙痒,严重影响其生活质量。本病例报告介绍了一名有反复黄疸和瘙痒病史的15岁男孩。该患者使用熊去氧胆酸(UDCA)成功治疗,症状得到缓解,生化指标有所改善。BRIC是一种罕见疾病,在青少年复发性胆汁淤积的鉴别诊断中应予以考虑。早期识别和适当治疗可改善患者预后,避免不必要的检查。