An extrahepatic biliary atresia (EHBA) mimic- a case report

Abstract

Extra hepatic biliary obstruction is surgically correctable cause of neonatal cholestasis, with good outcome if operated within 6 weeks. We report a case mimicking biliary atresia clinically and on imaging (HIDA, MRCP) and had complete resolution after exploratory laparotomy. Per-operatively, bile ducts were found to be patent; subsequently patient’s bilirubin status and liver functions improved and child has been thriving well. Preoperative liver biopsy showed patent ducts with findings of cholestasis.

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Hemlata Singh, Bhavika Y. M, Vivek Dewan, Ramkesh Meena

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  • EP ID EP281894
  • DOI 10.17511/ijpr.2017.06.02.
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Hemlata Singh, Bhavika Y. M, Vivek Dewan, Ramkesh Meena (2017). An extrahepatic biliary atresia (EHBA) mimic- a case report. Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research, 4(6), 361-362. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-281894