Biliary Atresia: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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What type of disorder is biliary atresia?

  • Genetic
  • Acquired
  • Infectious
  • Congenital (correct)

What is the primary issue in biliary atresia?

  • Excess storage of bile
  • Rupture of the gallbladder
  • Blockage or absence of bile ducts (correct)
  • Overproduction of bile

Which of the following is a common symptom of biliary atresia?

  • Green stools
  • Decreased appetite
  • Dark urine (correct)
  • Clear urine

What color are the stools typically in a patient with biliary atresia?

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Which of the following may be enlarged in a patient with biliary atresia?

<p>Liver (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a diagnostic test for biliary atresia?

<p>Abdominal ultrasound (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lab test is used in diagnosis of biliary atresia?

<p>Liver function tests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a surgical procedure used to treat biliary atresia?

<p>Kasai procedure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What treatment is completed if the Kasai procedure is unsuccessful?

<p>Liver transplant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of biliary atresia related to skin and eyes?

<p>Jaundice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Biliary Atresia

A congenital condition involving a blockage or absence of the bile ducts, leading to inflammation.

Jaundice in Biliary Atresia

Yellowing of the skin and eyes due to elevated bilirubin levels.

Dark Urine in Biliary Atresia

Urine that is darker than normal due to increased bilirubin.

Light-colored stools

Stools that appear pale gray or white due to a lack of bile pigment.

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Kasai procedure

Surgical procedure to connect the small intestine to the liver when bile ducts are blocked.

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Liver Function Tests

Evaluation of liver health through blood tests.

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Abdominal Ultrasound

Imaging technique using sound waves to visualize the abdominal organs, including the liver and bile ducts.

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Liver Biopsy

Removal and examination of a small piece of liver tissue for diagnostic purposes.

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Liver Transplant

Replacement of a diseased liver with a healthy one from a donor.

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Study Notes

  • Congenital disorder involving a blockage or absence of the bile ducts.
  • Leads to a progressive inflammatory process.

Symptoms

  • Jaundice
  • Dark urine
  • Light-colored stools (gray or white)
  • Enlarged liver
  • Distended abdomen

Diagnosis

  • Liver function tests (AST, ALT, ALP, Bilirubin)
  • Abdominal ultrasound
  • Liver biopsy

Treatment

  • Kasai procedure
  • Liver transplant

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