Cystic Biliary Atresia: A Delayed Diagnosis of Obstructive Jaundice

Abstract

Cystic biliary atresia is an uncommon variant of biliary atresia. It is the most usual cause of neonatal jaundice which requires surgical intervention and liver transplantation in children. Herein, we present a case of a 2-month-old baby with persistent obstructive jaundice, who was not properly investigated prior to this. After the diagnosis has been established, we proceeded with the Kasai-type portoenterostomy. Even slightly delayed, the patient recovered well postoperatively and subsequently jaundice resolved.