Biliary atresia (Q46335)
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Biliary atresia is a rare disease characterised by an inflammatory biliary obstruction of unknown origin that presents in the neonatal period. It is the most frequent surgical cause of cholestatic jaundice in this age group. Untreated, this condition leads to cirrhosis and death within the first years of life.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| default for all languages | LB20.21 |
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| English | Biliary atresia |
Biliary atresia is a rare disease characterised by an inflammatory biliary obstruction of unknown origin that presents in the neonatal period. It is the most frequent surgical cause of cholestatic jaundice in this age group. Untreated, this condition leads to cirrhosis and death within the first years of life. |
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CID11:LB20.21
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dki-india-LB20.21
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Concluído
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13 August 2026
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