The Value of Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography and Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy of Infants’ Prolonged Jaundice

Objective To explore the value of Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) and Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy in the diagnosis of infants’ prolonged jaundice. Materials and Methods 17 cases of prolonged jaundice (male 11 cases and female 6 cases,mean age 82 days) underwent MRCP examination and hepatobiliary scintigraphy in the same period,then the results compare with clinical diagnosis. Results The MRCP diagnosis results of 17 cases were biliary atresia 9 cases,choledochal cyst 1 case,obstrucrion of the end of common bile duct 1 case,no abnormal 6 cases. Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy diagnosis were 13 cases of biliary atresia and neonatal hepatitis 4 cases. 12 cases were treated by surgery and the diagnosis were biliary atresia 8 cases and bile viscous 3 cases,hepatic duct stenosis 1 case. Clinical diagnosis of 5 cases neonatal hepatitis by chemical examination confirmed. Conclusion Combine MRCP and hepatobiliary scintigraphy havehigh rsensitivity and specificity in infant’s prolonged jaundice,its important to the plan of treatment.