Pyloric obstruction, duodenal dilatation, and extrahepatic cholestasis: a neonatal triad suggesting multiple intestinal atresias

J Pediatr Surg. 2006 Oct;41(10):1771-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.05.035.

Abstract

Whereas physiologic jaundice constitutes a common finding in neonates, a few cases present with cholestatic jaundice owing to various pathologic conditions, including extrahepatic biliary obstruction. We report the case of a 2-day-old female neonate presenting with neonatal cholestasis, nonbilious vomiting with pyloric obstruction, and multiple intestinal atresias. A pathognomonic clinicoradiologic triad is described, based on clinical data, plain abdominal x-ray, and ultrasound examination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / diagnosis
  • Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / etiology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dilatation, Pathologic
  • Duodenum / physiopathology*
  • Female
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestinal Atresia / complications*
  • Intestinal Atresia / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestinal Atresia / physiopathology*
  • Pylorus*
  • Radiography, Abdominal
  • Ultrasonography