Hepatobiliary ultrasonography as a diagnostic aid in neonatal jaundice

S. Davidson, M. Frand, Y. Itzchak

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Abstract

Neonatal hepatitis and biliary atresia are disorders of early infancy that represent variable expressions of one entity. Clinical and extensive laboratory evaluation are unsatisfactory in distinguishing between the two diseases. The usefulness of hepatobiliary ultrasonography in the evaluation of neonatal jaundice is described in four infants. Ultrasonic diagnosis was substantiated by laparotomy, liver biopsy or autopsy. The performance of hepatobiliary ultrasonography is recommended in all cases of neonatal jaundice in order to differentiate between extra-hepatic biliary obstruction and neonatal hepatitis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)947-951
Number of pages5
JournalIsrael Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume18
Issue number9
StatePublished - 1982
Externally publishedYes

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