Cystic biliary atresia: why is it important to distinguish this from congenital choledochal cyst?
Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2014; 36 (2): 105-107
in English
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ABSTRACT
We present a 2-month-old jaundiced infant with a rare type of biliary atresia who appeared to have a choledochal cyst on magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography [MRCP] and ultrasound. Intra-operative findings were the only proof of biliary atresia. Following portoenterostomy, the liver function tests [LFTs] and bilirubin levels were returned within normal range and his jaundice was resolved. Any neonate presenting to a pediatric clinic with prolonged jaundice lasting more than two weeks, especially in cases of direct hyperbilirubinemia, must be thoroughly assessed and referred as early as possible for a pediatric surgical opinion to rule out the possibility of biliary atresia
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Choledochal Cyst
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Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance
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Infant
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Jaundice
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Bahrain Med. Bull.
Year:
2014
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