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Features include always present findings: Recurrent infection of the gastrointestinal tract, Recurrent infections, Chronic hepatitis due to cryptosporidium infection, and Recurrent otitis media and others; and common findings: Bronchiectasis and Chronic diarrhea. 16 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Digestive system | 5 | Recurrent infection of the gastrointestinal tract, Hepatic failure, Liver scarring (cirrhosis) (cirrhosis) |
IL21R encodes interleukin 21 receptor (538 aa). This is a receptor for interleukin-21 Highest expression in Cells EBV-transformed lymphocytes (65.8 TPM) and Spleen (4.8 TPM).
Cryptosporidiosis-chronic cholangitis-liver disease syndrome is associated with mutations in the IL21R gene on chromosome 16.
The IL21R protein participates in Interleukin-21 signaling pathway.
IL21R is classified as a druggable target (Clinically Actionable, Druggable Genome, and External Side Of Plasma Membrane categories) with score 17.4.
Genetic testing for IL21R is available. Testing is considered confirmatory for diagnosis.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for cryptosporidiosis-chronic cholangitis-liver disease syndrome has been reported in the published literature.
Phenotype severity distribution: 9 always present features, 2 common features.
Estimated prevalence: <1 in 1,000,000 (VERY_RARE).
No clinical trials have been registered for cryptosporidiosis-chronic cholangitis-liver disease syndrome.
142 publications have been identified in PubMed for cryptosporidiosis-chronic cholangitis-liver disease syndrome. Research spans Epidemiology / Natural History (43%), Review / Meta-Analysis (18%), and Clinical Trial Publication (13%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Disease patterns and progression | 61 | 43% |
Data assembled from 6 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 18, 2026, 9:40 PM UTC
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Blood and immune system | 4 | Recurrent infection of the gastrointestinal tract, Recurrent infections, Recurrent respiratory infections |
Lungs and breathing | 4 | Bronchiectasis, Recurrent pneumonia, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia |
Growth and development | 1 | Failure to thrive |
Ears | 1 | Recurrent otitis media |
Research summaries |
25 |
18% |
Clinical study results | 19 | 13% |
Laboratory research | 12 | 8% |
Patient case studies | 9 | 6% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 7 | 5% |
New treatment approaches | 5 | 4% |
Other research | 4 | 3% |
Müller SDH (2026). [PMID: 41667145](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41667145/). *Vox Sang*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Lin KY (2026). [PMID: 41586588](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41586588/). *Hum Vaccin Immunother*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Forster AM (2026). [PMID: 41890729](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41890729/). *Front Immunol*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Prates GS (2026). [PMID: 41527791](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41527791/). *Emerg Microbes Infect*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Jacovas VC (2026). [PMID: 41104538](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41104538/). *Genet Med*. [Gene Therapy / Novel Therapeutics]
Meric Z (2026). [PMID: 41275964](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41275964/). *J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract*. [Other]
Corley MJ (2026). [PMID: 40576558](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40576558/). *Clin Infect Dis*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Néant N (2026). [PMID: 40820336](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40820336/). *Clin Infect Dis*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Cole EB (2026). [PMID: 41824575](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41824575/). *Sci Adv*. [Gene Therapy / Novel Therapeutics]
Park SB (2026). [PMID: 42213828](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42213828/). *Sci Adv*. [Gene Therapy / Novel Therapeutics]
AI-curated news mentioning cryptosporidiosis-chronic cholangitis-liver disease syndrome
Updated Jul 22, 2026
A recent case study highlights chronic cholangitis caused by calculi with foreign matter, which can mimic perihilar cholangiocarcinoma. This finding may impact diagnostic approaches in rare liver diseases.
Cases of recreational water illnesses, particularly cryptosporidiosis, are on the rise, posing a significant public health challenge. The chlorine-resistant parasite is expected to become an even bigger concern in the future.
The CDC Disease Detectives presented findings from recent investigations at the 55th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference, including a norovirus outbreak among river rafters and a cryptosporidiosis outbreak linked to a water spray park. These insights highlight ongoing public health challenges.