Liver transplant in a child with an uncommon co-occurrence of biliary atresia and bilateral vesicoureteral reflux

Exp Clin Transplant. 2014 Mar:12 Suppl 1:170-2.

Abstract

We report the clinicopathologic findings of a patient with biliary atresia associated with vesicoureteral reflux who underwent a liver transplant and nephroureterectomy simultaneously. The patient was a 22-month-old female infant born of a nonconsanguineous marriage, who was reported to be icteric from first day of life. Her antenatal history was significant for bilateral hydronephrosis. The results of a liver biopsy showed findings of biliary atresia, and the results of a radiograph showed bilateral vesicoureteral reflux. Therefore, the patient underwent a liver transplant and a right nephroureterectomy simultaneously. In the days after the operation, the patient died because of extrahepatic hematoma. In conclusion, a child having biliary atresia must remain for investigation of associated anomalies including vesicoureteral reflux.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biliary Atresia / complications
  • Biliary Atresia / diagnosis
  • Biliary Atresia / surgery*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Hematoma / etiology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Liver Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Nephrectomy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / complications*
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / diagnosis
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / surgery