What is the differential diagnosis for jaundice in a newborn?
What is the differential diagnosis for jaundice in a newborn?
Differential Diagnosis of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia G6PD = glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase; TORCH = toxoplasmosis, other viruses, rubella, cytomegaloviruses, herpes (simplex) viruses.
What are the differential diagnosis of jaundice?
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| Classification of jaundice based on etiology | Disease | |
|---|---|---|
| Jaundice | Cholestatic Jaundice | Sickle cell disease |
| periampullary cancer (Pancreatic carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma) | ||
| AIDS cholangiopathy |
What happens if a baby has prolonged jaundice?
Prolonged jaundice is when the yellowness of your baby’s skin and the whites of their eyes doesn’t fade after 2 weeks in a full-term baby, and after 3 weeks in a premature baby. Prolonged jaundice is usually harmless, but can be a sign of a serious liver problem.
What happens if baby jaundice doesn’t go away?
Jaundice usually happens a few days after birth. Most of the time, it’s mild, doesn’t hurt your baby and goes away without treatment. But if a baby has severe jaundice and doesn’t get quick treatment, it can lead to brain damage.
What is a prolonged jaundice screen?
This blood test measures the ratios of the ‘conjugated’ and ‘unconjugated’ bilirubin levels in your baby’s blood. A TSB/SBR test known as the ‘total serum bilirubin’ will show the level of jaundice, but it does not show whether the cause is liver disease or not and this is why a split bilirubin test is needed.
What is considered prolonged jaundice?
Prolonged jaundice is defined as jaundice persisting beyond two weeks of age in term babies and three weeks in pre-term babies. All infants with pale stools and yellow urine should be referred appropriately for investigation (see later).
Can jaundice last for months?
Q: When does jaundice go away? A: In breastfed babies, it is common for jaundice to last 1 month or occasionally longer. In formula-fed babies, most jaundice goes away by 2 weeks. However, if your baby is jaundiced for more than 3 weeks, see your baby’s doctor.
What happens if bilirubin stays high?
High levels of bilirubin can lead to jaundice. This disorder is easily recognizable due to a yellowing of the skin and eyes. High bilirubin levels can occur in adults, but the disorder is more common in newborn infants.
