Cholestasis in infancy: 2.
Neonates with cholestasis present in several ways but all cases need to be investigated. Prompt diagnosis is imperative as age at treatment can be a major factor affecting the prognosis. The modes of presentation of infants with conjugated hyperbilirubinaemia are discussed and a plan for the investigation of such infants is suggested.
Horslen
S P
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Department of Paediatrics, University of Sheffield, Sheffield Children's Hospital.
D000367:Age Factors; D001706:Biopsy; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007567:Jaundice, Neonatal / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D012017:Referral and Consultation