A Case report of full term neonate with Kernicterus treated successfully at Tertiary care centre

Dr. Aashay S. Nitnaware

Volume : V, Issue : VII, July - 2016

A Case report of full term neonate with Kernicterus treated successfully at Tertiary care centre

Dr. Aashay S. Nitnaware

Abstract :

Introduction: Jaundice is categorized by deposition of yellow bilirubin pigments in the skin, mucous memanes and other visible tissues. High levels of bilirubin in the body leads to possible bilirubin induced Kernicterus which is a devastating disorder that can result in lifelong disability or death of a child. Case: A 2.5 kg female child born to Primi-gravida mother via normal vaginal delivery at 38 week of gestation at Rural hospital and discharge on 3rd day of life, she was ought to our hospital on 5th day of life with history of fever, yellowish discoloration of body and not accepting feed since 1 day. Conclusion: Kernicterus is a preventable complication and can be treated in the initial stages of hyperbilirubinemia with early interventions and supervised eastfeeding.