Bilirubin encephalopathy due to Rh incompatibility

Einstein (São Paulo)

关键词: Kernicterus/etiologia;    Jaundice, neonatal;    Blood group incompatibility/complications;    Case reports;   

DOI  :  10.1590/s1679-45082011rc2014

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The authors present the case of a newborn of an Rh-factorsensitized mother, who received early hospital discharge while icteric only to be readmitted at an Emergency Service at five days of age with signs of kernicterus. Despite treatment given, the neonate progressed with a clinical picture of bilirubin encephalopathy. The lack of interaction between the obstetric and neonatal teams, premature hospital discharge, and lack of concern of neonatologists with jaundice in a full-term infant are highlighted as causes of a condition that should have disappeared if there had been adequate prevention.

【 授权许可】

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