A case of extreme unconjugated fetal hyperbilirubinemia

Am J Perinatol. 2004 Nov;21(8):427-31. doi: 10.1055/s-2004-835958.

Abstract

We present an unusual case of severe unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia and normal hemoglobin at birth in a premature newborn with Rh incompatibility. We speculate that the possible mechanism is due to placental dysfunction. To our knowledge, this is the highest reported unconjugated bilirubin level at birth.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amniocentesis
  • Bilirubin / blood
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Fetal Growth Retardation / blood
  • Fetal Growth Retardation / diagnosis*
  • Fetal Growth Retardation / pathology
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Hyperbilirubinemia / blood
  • Hyperbilirubinemia / diagnosis*
  • Hyperbilirubinemia / pathology
  • Hyperbilirubinemia / therapy
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature*
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis*
  • Rh Isoimmunization / blood
  • Rh Isoimmunization / diagnosis*
  • Rh Isoimmunization / pathology
  • Severity of Illness Index

Substances

  • Bilirubin