Parenteral Nutrition - Associated Cholestasis

**Semantic type:** Finding

**Definition:** Cholestasis that results from prolonged total parenteral nutrition. It is caused by diminished bile flow from the liver into the duodenum. It may result in cirrhosis and liver failure. Preterm infants are most susceptible to liver damage.

**Synonyms:** - TPN Acquired Cholestasis - TPN Associated Cholestasis - TPN- Associated Cholestasis - TPNAC - total Parenteral Nutrition Associated Cholestasis