Cystic biliary atresia masquerading as a choledochal cyst

• DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2021.102025
• Publication Date: 2021-09-08T17:11:32Z
• Authors: Carolyn Reuland; Clint D. Cappiello
• Keywords: Choledochal Cysts; Obstructive jaundice

Cystic biliary atresia is an uncommon form of that often misdiagnosed as a choledochal cyst. Here we present case neonate who presented with obstructive jaundice and antenatally-detected abdominal cyst was found to have cystic atresia. The patient underwent successful Kasai procedure for establishment flow. His initial post-operative course complicated by three episodes cholangitis requiring hospital admission. He now two years out from portoenterostomy normal bilirubin levels.