SAQ 1811 – Neonatal jaundice assessment

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Concerned parents bring their 2-day-old infant to ED because of marked yellow skin. You note jaundice extending from head to trunk but not to the arms or legs.

List six differential diagnoses you would consider in this neonate.

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List the most relevant ED investigations you would consider.

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The conjugated bilirubin is greater than 15% of the total, with measured conjugated bilirubin 15 micromol/L. What is the next appropriate investigation and why?

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