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Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy in biliary atresia
Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1983
Summary
This case report details a child with biliary atresia and hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (HO), a rare occurrence. The study explores potential causes and the speculative link between surgical intervention for biliary atresia and HO.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Hepatology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Biliary atresia is a severe neonatal liver disease requiring surgical intervention.
- Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (HO) is a rare condition characterized by bone and joint inflammation.
- The co-occurrence of biliary atresia and HO in pediatric patients is exceptionally uncommon.