Early detection of liver disease in neonates

Liver disease is an infrequent but potentially very serious cause of morbidity in childhood. Delayed identification is common. In some cases this is due to lack of awareness by healthcare professionals and parents of the signs and symptoms of liver disease, as opposed to physiological jaundice which is common in newborn infants. This article highlights the signs of liver disease in infants and the action needed to ensure these infants get the best care possible.