Icterus neonatorum gravis P57.9

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Increase in serum bilirubin levels in newborns to more than 15 mg%. S.a. Icterus neonatorum.

Etiopathogenesis
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  • Severe immaturity of liver function (premature babies).
  • Morbus haemolyticus neonatorum (Rh or ABO incompatibility).
  • Newborn infections with infectious-toxic liver damage.
  • Bile duct malformation.

Therapy
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UV-irradiation, possibly blood exchange transfusion because of the danger of a nuclear icterus.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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