Question 1

how is biliary atresia typically diagnosed?

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Multidisciplinary: This diagnosis is made by a team of neonatologists, pediatric surgeons and pediatric gastroenterologists. It includes blood test, an ultrasound, a nuclear scan called hida scan to evaluate drainage of the liver, a liver biopsy and finally a cholangiogram.  As you can see it is not straightforward and that is why so many specialists are required.

Question 2

biliary atresia, is it a hereditary condition?

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No: Biliary atresia occurs sporadically and is relatively  rare thankfully. It is felt to be an infection of the lining of the biliary tract that results  in obliteration and stenosis and progressive damage to the liver

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: biliary atresia?

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Biliary Atresia: Biliary atresia abnormal biliary tract that block bile from
moving from liver to intestine.  Bile backs up in the liver causing scarring and damage to liver cells.Symptoms become apparent from 2 - 8 weeks of age   
Below is a website with more information about biliary atresia
https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/b/biliary

Question 4

is there a syndrome with biliary atresia and fibrosarcoma?

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No: These two diagnoses are mutually exclusive. Biliary atresia is a steady obliteration of the bile ducts caused by early virus. Fibrosarcoma is a type of soft tissue cancer that usually is not congenital and occurs later in life.

Question 5

is it normal for people to have biliary atresia past infancy and into adulthood?

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No: Biliary atresia is a disease of infancy. However there are diseases such as biliary cirrhosis which do occurr in adults.

Question 6

please let me know if there is a syndrome that has to do with biliary atresia and fibrosarcoma?

Accepted Answer

Syndrome: As far as I know there is no known syndrome between biliary atresia ans fibrosarcoma

Question 7

what happens if the initial treatment for biliary atresia fails?

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Liver transplant: If you mean surgery, i.e. Kasai procedure, as "the initial treatment", then liver transplantation is often needed.  Untreated, chronic bile buildup leads to cirrhosis and liver failure.

Question 8

is biliary atresia hereditary?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no proof that it is hereditary. Fortunately it is quite rare.

Question 9

anyone's baby got biliary atresia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Several in las vegas. About one third do well. One third will do well for a time and will eventually need a liver transplant. Another third do not benefit from a kasai procedure and go straight to liver transplant.

Question 10

what is the disorder biliary atresia?

Accepted Answer

Bile Duct Blockage: The bile duct carries the bile formed in the liver to the small intestine. Any disease that narrows, scars, or obstructs the duct can be called atresia.  In some cases a patient is born with a narrow duct, called congenital atresia.  In other cases chronic inflammation, infection,  or even rejection of a liver transplant can cause scarring or narrowing of the duct.

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