📋Overview
Extrahepatic biliary atresia is a rare pediatric liver condition characterized by progressive inflammation and obstruction of the bile ducts outside the liver. It is a leading cause of neonatal cholestasis and can result in bile flow blockage, liver damage, and cirrhosis if untreated. The term 'extrahepatic biliary atresia' is synonymous with 'biliary atresia,' which is the preferred modern term encompassing both extrahepatic and intrahepatic bile duct involvement.
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