Extra Hepatic Biliary Atresia: A Case Report

Biliary atresia, also known as extra hepatic ductopenia, is a serious liver condition in infants where the bile ducts are damaged or blocked, preventing bile from flowing from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine. This build-up of bile in the liver can cause damage and cirrhosis, which is fatal if left untreated. It can be congenital or acquired. The main symptoms in infants usually appear within the first few months of life, often between 2 and 6 weeks, and can include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, pale or clay-coloured stools, an enlarged liver or spleen, and poor weight gain. The management of Biliary Artesia involves a multi-faceted approach, including the Kasai procedure, liver transplantation, supportive care, and long-term follow-up to optimize outcomes and improve the quality of life for affected children. A known case of Post Kasai Partoenterostomy is a five-month-old male infant, with a reoccurrence of biliary atresia symptoms.