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A 6 weeks formula fed baby boy is found at the child health surveillance to be deeply jaundiced. His weight gain is poor and his stools are pale. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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A 6 weeks formula fed baby boy is found at the child health surveillance to be deeply jaundiced. His weight gain is poor and his stools are pale. What is the most likely diagnosis?


  1. Galactosemia
  2. Biliary atresia
  3. G6PD deficiency
  4. Rh incompatibility
  5. Congenital viral infection

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The key is B. Biliary atresia. [Deep jaundice at 6th week with pale stools suggests obstructive jaundice. So most likely diagnosis here is biliary atresia].

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