Bone changes in congenital biliary atresia. Radiologic observation of 8 cases

In reviewing 38 cases of biliary atresia, 8 cases were detected to have osseous abnormalities. We found definite generalized demineralization of bones in 3 cases, metaphyseal abnormalities in 5 cases, and fractures in 4 cases. Marked demineralization of bones was seen in cases in which the clinical course was more than 1 year. No good correlation was observed between osseous changes and severity of liver dysfunction.