Comparison of radionuclear scintigraphy and liver biopsy in the evaluation of neonatal cholestasis

Vasundhara Tolia; Reuben S. Dubois; Amir Kagalwalla; Sandra Fleming; Veena Dua

doi:10.1097/00005176-198601000-00006

Comparison of radionuclear scintigraphy and liver biopsy in the evaluation of neonatal cholestasis

Vasundhara Tolia^*, Reuben S. Dubois, Amir Kagalwalla, Sandra Fleming, Veena Dua

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Abstract

Twenty-eight patients with neonatal cholestasis were given appropriate tests to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. Comparison of the results showing total obstruction on scintigraphy but not on liver biopsy is presented. It is suggested that liver biopsy be performed to confirm the diagnosis prior to undertaking exploratory laparotomy when radionuclear scan suggests extrahepatic biliary atresia.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	30-34
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
Volume	5
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00005176-198601000-00006
State	Published - Jan 1 1986

Keywords

Extrahepatic biliary atresia
Liver biopsy
Neonatal jaundice
Scintigraphy

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Gastroenterology

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