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What is the primary characteristic of biliary atresia?
What is the primary characteristic of biliary atresia?
- Inflammation of the gallbladder.
- Excessive production of bile in the liver.
- Overproduction of bilirubin.
- Blockage of the major bile ducts. (correct)
Biliary atresia is classified as what type of condition?
Biliary atresia is classified as what type of condition?
- Infectious
- Acquired
- Congenital (correct)
- Malignant
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with biliary atresia?
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with biliary atresia?
- Increased appetite
- Red colored stools
- Decreased energy
- Dark urine (correct)
What color stools are typically observed in infants with biliary atresia?
What color stools are typically observed in infants with biliary atresia?
What is the underlying issue that leads to jaundice in biliary atresia?
What is the underlying issue that leads to jaundice in biliary atresia?
Which organ does biliary atresia directly affect?
Which organ does biliary atresia directly affect?
What happens to the abdomen in some cases of biliary atresia?
What happens to the abdomen in some cases of biliary atresia?
What color might the stools be in a baby with biliary atresia?
What color might the stools be in a baby with biliary atresia?
What is absent or closed off in biliary atresia?
What is absent or closed off in biliary atresia?
What is the color of urine in babies with biliary atresia?
What is the color of urine in babies with biliary atresia?
Flashcards
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Atresia
A congenital condition involving the absence or closure of the major bile ducts, preventing bile drainage from the liver.
Symptoms of Biliary Atresia
Symptoms of Biliary Atresia
Jaundice, dark urine, light-colored stools (gray, white, tan), and a distended abdomen.
Study Notes
- Biliary Atresia involves the absence or closure of major bile ducts which drain bile from the liver, and is congenital.
- Symptoms include jaundice, dark urine, light colored stools (gray, white, tan), and a distended abdomen.
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