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Opisthotonos on Physical Examination

Opisthotonos in a 5 day baby referred from a peripheral facility with jaundice
Opisthotonos on ... facility with jaundice ... DDx: Kernicterus ... #Kernicterus #clinical ... #physicalexam #neurology
Jaundice Differential Diagnosis: A short guide

By Dr. Khudhur Mohammed @khudhur_moh

#jaundice #gastroenterology #algorithm #differential #diagnosis #hyperbilirubinemia #bilirubin
Jaundice Differential ... Diagnosis: A short ... #gastroenterology ... #hyperbilirubinemia ... #bilirubin
Inherited Non-hemolytic Disorders of Hyperbilirubinemia 

== Disorders of Conjugation ==
Gilbert Syndrome:
 • 5-10% of the population
breastfeeding jaundice ... and breastmilk jaundice ... rarely results in kernicterus ... #hepatology #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Approach to Neonatal Jaundice

Causes of pathologic hyperbilirubinemia can be classified as due to (1) increased bilirubin
Approach to Neonatal Jaundice ... of pathologic hyperbilirubinemia ... (1) increased bilirubin ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... Pediatrics #Neonatal #Jaundice
Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
Classification of Jaundice ... Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia ... postoperative jaundice ... neoplasms #Jaundice ... Classification #diagnosis
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... #direct #bilirubin ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Abnormally Colored Urine - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Red:
 - Hematuria, Hemoglobinuria, Myoglobinuria
 - Beets, Rhubarb, Blackberries, Artificial
- Differential Diagnosis ... Dehydration, Increased bilirubin ... Chronic obstructive jaundice ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #nephrology