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It is possible that the main title of the report Biliary Atresia, Extrahepatic is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.

Synonyms

• EHBA

Disorder Subdivisions

• None

General Discussion

Extrahepatic biliary atresia is a rare gastrointestinal disorder characterized by destruction or absence of all or a portion of the bile duct that lies outside the liver (extrahepatic bile duct). The bile duct is a tube that allows the passage of bile from the liver into the gall bladder and, eventually, the small intestine. Bile is a liquid secreted by the liver that plays an essential role in carrying waste products from the liver and breaking down fats in the small intestine. In extrahepatic biliary atresia, absence or destruction of the bile ducts results in the abnormal accumulation of bile in the liver. Affected infants may have yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice) and scarring of the liver (cirrhosis). In some cases, additional abnormalities may be present, including heart defects and kidney and spleen malformations. The exact cause of extrahepatic biliary atresia is unknown.
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Resources

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
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Children's Liver Alliance
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American Liver Foundation
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NIH/National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases
Endocrine Diseases Metabolic Diseases Branch
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Children's Liver Disease Foundation
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Children's Liver Association for Support Services
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USA
Tel: 6612639099
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Tel: 8776798256
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Canadian Liver Foundation
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Tel: (800) 563-5483
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