Question

If a newborn has jaundice and yellowish stools, could it be a symptom of bile duct obstruction?

Answer

Congenital bile duct obstruction is a serious disease involving intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile duct blockage, often leading to cholestatic liver cirrhosis. Symptoms include jaundice, changes in stool color, and crying, and if not treated promptly, it can lead to liver failure. Surgery is currently the only effective treatment method.