Biliary atresia

ICD-10 Code Q44.2

Biliary atresia

Definition

A rare, biliary tract disease characterized by progressive obliterative cholangiopathy of the intra- and extrahepatic bile ducts, occurring in the embryonic/ perinatal period, leading to severe and persistent neonatal jaundice and acholic stool.

Also known as atresia of bile ducts, biliary atresia, congenital, congenital biliary atresia, isolated atresia of bile ducts, non-syndromic biliary atresia — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Bile ducts Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Bile ducts Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Biliary system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0