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Cholestatic jaundice is a common presenting feature of neonatal hepatobiliary and metabolic dysfunction. Any infant who remains jaundiced beyond age 2 to 3 weeks should have the serum bilirubin level fractionated into a conjugated (direct) and unconjugated (indirect) portion. Conjugated hyperbilirubinemia is never physiologic or normal.
Amy G, Feldman, Ronald J, Sokol
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Natural history of liver disease in a large international cohort of children with Alagille syndrome: Results from the GALA study. Abstract Background and Aims Alagille syndrome (ALGS) is a multisystem disorder, characterized by cholestasis. Existing outcome data are largely derived from tertiary centers, and real‐world data are lacking.
Shannon M. Vandriel +93 more
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Serum bile acids as a prognostic biomarker in biliary atresia following Kasai portoenterostomy
Serum bile acid levels predict outcomes in patients with biliary atresia who achieve normalized bilirubin levels after Kasai portoenterostomy. Abstract Background and Aims In biliary atresia, serum bilirubin is commonly used to predict outcomes after Kasai portoenterostomy (KP).
Sanjiv Harpavat +22 more
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Mutation spectrum and biochemical features in infants with neonatal Dubin-Johnson syndrome
Background Dubin-Johnson syndrome (DJS) is an autosomal recessive disorder presenting as isolated direct hyperbilirubinemia.DJS is rarely diagnosed in the neonatal period. The purpose of this study was to clarify the clinical features of neonatal DJS and
Kwang Yeon Kim +5 more
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Neonatal cholestasis in children with Alpha-1-AT deficiency is a risk for earlier severe liver disease with male predominance. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Our objective was to better understand the natural history and disease modifiers of Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), a common genetic liver disease causing hepatitis and cirrhosis in adults and children.
Teckman J +17 more
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Objective: The evaluation of patients with neonatal cholestasis is difficult due to the variety of cholestatic syndromes and non-specific clinical findings. It is important to recognize treatable diseases promptly.
Ayse Ergül Bozacı +4 more
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Are Medical Students and Primary Health-care Professionals Aware of Neonatal Cholestasis and Acholic Stool. [PDF]
Objective: Early diagnosis of biliary atresia (BA) and the timing of Kasai hepatic portoenterostomy are associated with improved survival rates of the native liver. Acholic stool is a major and earliest sign of BA.
Gürcan Kaya N, Sarı S, Dalgıç B.
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Perinatal outcomes of intrahepatic cholestasis during pregnancy: An 8-year case-control study.
INTRODUCTION:Previous studies of fetal effects have suggested that intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is associated with a higher rate of adverse neonatal outcomes including preterm birth, neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, meconium-stained ...
Chloé Arthuis +6 more
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Dubin-Johnson syndrome (DJS) is an often-missed diagnosis of neonatal cholestasis. We report two patients with DJS, who presented with neonatal cholestasis. The first patient underwent extensive investigations for infantile cholestasis with no definitive
Naglaa M. Kamal +6 more
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Varied Aetiologies and Outcome of Neonatal Cholestasis: A Series of Four Cases [PDF]
Neonatal cholestasis is a significant cause of chronic liver disease in infants. However, lack of awareness among parents and primary care physicians often leads to delayed diagnosis and management of these children.
S Sivanandam +4 more
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