Which of these is the most important cause of cholestatic jaundice in a newborn?
Ans. C. Neonatal hepatitisCholestatic jaundice is characterized predominantly by rise in the levels of conjugated bilirubin. It is due to obstruction to the bile flow, either occurring inside the live (intrahepatic cholestasis) or outside the liver (extrahepatic cholestasis). Overall, the most common cause of cholestasis is neonatal hepatitis. The most common extrahepatic cause is biliary atresia.
Hypoplasia of the biliary tract
Choledochal cyst
Neonatal hepatitis
Physiological jaundice
Gastro Intestinal System