Crigler Najjar Syndrome Type I, A Rare But Severe Cause Of Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia In Children
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 10
Abstract
A rare and severe autosomal recessive disorder of bilirubin metabolism. It has been associated with consanguinity in some patients. Infants without any evidence of hemolysis, can develop severe, permanent, unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia within the first few days of life resulting in chronic kernicterus.
Authors and Affiliations
Abebe Habtamu
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP401508
- DOI -
- Views 60
- Downloads 0
Evaluation of spontaneous expulsion after immediate postpartum intrauterine contraceptive devices (PPIUCDs) insertion
Immediate postpartum intrauterine contraceptive (PPIUCD) device insertion is one of the newer approaches in contraception where intrauterine contraceptive devices can be inserted within 48 hours of postpartum period with...
Comparison of Safety and Efficacy of Streptokinase and Tenecteplase in Patients of Myocardial Infarction
Myocardial infarction is a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. STEMI [ST segment elevation myocardial infarction] is a medical emergency condition. Reperfusion therapy like PCI [Percutaneous Coronary Interv...
Analysis of non small cell lung carcinoma according to 2015 WHO classification and assess its prognostic and therapeutic implication in our study population
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer related mortality worldwide. The precise diagnosis and subclassification based on small biopsies have direct impact on patient management and prognosis. The 2015 WHO classificat...
Management of urinary stone disease in a resource limited tertiary hospital.
Background:Urine stone disease is increasingly becoming a common diagnosis in Sub-Saharan Africa. Different factors have been outlined as the cause. The incidence of associated renal function loss is also on the increase...
A Randomized Control Study to Compare the Efficacy of Carbonated Lignocaine with Lignocaine Hydrochloride in Mandibular Nerve Blocks: A Pilot Study
Aim: To compare the efficacy of carbonated lidocaine with lidocaine hydrochloride in relation to the pain, onset of anesthesia and duration in mandibular nerve blocks Materials and method: Patients in the age group of 18...