Biliary Atresia Flashcards
1
Q
What does biliary atresia cause?
A
Neonatal jaundice
- Persistent
- Occurs >14 days after birth
- “Prolonged jaundice”
2
Q
Cause of biliary atresia?
A
Failure of biliary tract to develop
3
Q
What happens in biliary atresia?
A
Conjugated bilirubin accumulates in blood (because it has been produced but has no way of entering the gut
4
Q
Clinical presentation of biliary atresia?
A
- Jaundice
- Pale/chalky white stools
5
Q
Investigations for biliary atresia?
A
Abdominal USS
Liver biopsy
6
Q
Treatment for biliary atresia?
A
Surgery
