📋Overview
Biliary atresia is a rare pediatric liver disease characterized by progressive inflammation and obstruction of the bile ducts, leading to bile flow blockage from the liver to the intestine. It is a leading cause of neonatal cholestasis and pediatric liver transplantation. The term 'biliary atresia' is the modern preferred name and is not a legacy or synonym term.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0005411ICD-10-CM
Q44.2
MeSH
D001656
SNOMED CT (US)
77480004
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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