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Porta hepatis lymphnode mimicking biliary atresia: A case report
Elisamia Ngowi1, Juliana Kwayu2, Abduel Kitua3
1Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Aga Khan Hospital Tanzania, P.O. Box 2289, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania; Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Aga Khan University, P.O. Box 38129, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|July 24, 2024
Summary
A rare case of infant jaundice highlights that while biliary atresia is common, enlarged lymph nodes can also obstruct bile flow, necessitating broader diagnostic considerations for neonatal cholestasis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Neonatal Medicine
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Cholestasis, characterized by impaired bile flow, leads to jaundice and can cause irreversible organ damage if untreated.
- Jaundice beyond two weeks in neonates is uncommon, with biliary atresia being the most frequent cause of extrahepatic obstruction.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are critical for managing cholestasis and preventing severe complications.
