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Opisthotonos on Physical Examination

Opisthotonos in a 5 day baby referred from a peripheral facility with jaundice
Opisthotonos on ... Examination Opisthotonos ... DDx: Kernicterus ... TheIntern254 #Opisthotonos ... #Kernicterus #clinical
Inherited Non-hemolytic Disorders of Hyperbilirubinemia 

== Disorders of Conjugation ==
Gilbert Syndrome:
 • 5-10% of the population
Non-hemolytic Disorders of Hyperbilirubinemia ... common hereditary hyperbilirubinemia ... • Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia ... rarely results in kernicterus ... into bile #Hyperbilirubinemia
Jaundice Differential Diagnosis: A short guide

By Dr. Khudhur Mohammed @khudhur_moh

#jaundice #gastroenterology #algorithm #differential #diagnosis #hyperbilirubinemia #bilirubin
differential #diagnosis #hyperbilirubinemia ... #bilirubin
Approach to Neonatal Jaundice

Causes of pathologic hyperbilirubinemia can be classified as due to (1) increased bilirubin
of pathologic hyperbilirubinemia ... (1) increased bilirubin ... , (2) impaired bilirubin ... or (3) impaired bilirubin
Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia ... • Increased bilirubin ... ) • Impaired bilirubin ... posthepatitis hyperbilirubinemia ... reactions) Conjugated hyperbilirubinemia
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia ... #Conjugated #Hyperbilirubinemia ... #direct #bilirubin
Inherited forms of Hyperbilirubinemia
Major pathways involved in bilirubin production, conjugation, and excretion. Notes: Both the UB
Inherited forms of Hyperbilirubinemia ... pathways involved in bilirubin ... transporting unconjugated bilirubin ... Inherited #forms #Hyperbilirubinemia