61. Kernicterus kernicterus Damage to the brain from high bilirubin levels in the blood. Premature infants are particularly prone to kernicterus. http://xpedio02.childrenshc.org/stellent/groups/public/@XCP/@Manuals/@Glossary/@

var dDocName = "025838"; var dReleaseDate = "8/27/03 7:20 AM"; Home For Families and Patients Visiting Children's Minneapolis Campus Services ... Search For Families and Patients: Resources and Educational Materials Printer friendly version Kernicterus Damage to the brain from high bilirubin levels in the blood. When bilirubin finds its way into brain cells it paralyzes the energy producing mechanisms causing the cells to die. Premature infants are particularly prone to kernicterus. Excess bilirubin produces signs of jaundice and high levels of bilirubin in the first few days of life. The baby also becomes progressively inactive, sometimes adopting a characteristic posture with arched back and neck. Without treatment, the baby is likely to die at the end of the first week of life. Kernicterus is completely preventable if jaundice is treated adequately. back to Glossary of Terms Glossary Index Search Glossary For Employees ... Search This site subscribes to the HON Code Principles of Conduct of the Health On the Net Foundation Viewing Recommendations This page created in 109ms

62. Kernicterus - A Medical Reference Article kernicterus. A Medical Article Maryland Medical Center. A resource with information on over 10,000 medical topics including kernicterus. http://www.mcadd.net/dwp/003983.htm

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63. Kernicterus From Jaundice Neither is MGH or MGH Neurology responsible for the content of any articles or replies. No messages are screened for content. kernicterus from jaundice. http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu/forum_2/CerebralPalsyF/Kernicterusfromjaundice.

This Web Forum is not moderated in any sense. Anyone on the Internet can post articles or reply to previously posted articles, and they may do so anonymously. Therefore, the opinions and statements made in all articles and replies do not represent the official opinions of MGH and MGH Neurology. Neither is MGH or MGH Neurology responsible for the content of any articles or replies. No messages are screened for content. Kernicterus from jaundice This response submitted by on 10/8/99. Email Address: We were told that our son was jaundiced when we left the hospital and not to worry about a thing and follow up with our doctor in 2 weeks. His bilirubin levels were not tested before leaving the hospital. When we saw our family doctor when our son was 13 days old, we thought his jaundice was going away. His bilirubin level at 13 days was 29. We were told to go to NICU for phototherapy. The cause of our son's jaundice was breastmilk jaundice. At our 4 month check, our new pediatrician had concerns about our son's development. He's now 14 months old, has been diagnosed with kernicterus - damage resulting to the basal ganglia as a result of hyperbilirubinemia. He has athetoid cerebral palsy with fluctuating tone, as well as possible hearing problems and strabismus (eyes aren't working well together). This could have been prevented with a simple blood test before leaving the hospital and with being told to see our doctor within 1-3 days following discharge from the hospital. If the phototherapy would have been started sooner, I'm positive that our son would not be having the challenges that he is facing. We now know that large, breastfed boys should definitely have their bilirubin levels tested if they look jaundiced...I wish we knew then what we know now...

64. Kernicterus » Medical Diagnosis kernicterus. kernicterus. OVERVIEW A condition characterized by high levels of nonconjugated bilirubin in the blood with biliary http://www.medfamily.org/diagnosis/K/diagnosis-terms-Kernicterus.phtml

Medical Diagnosis A B C ... Z Kernicterus Kernicterus OVERVIEW: A condition characterized by high levels of nonconjugated bilirubin in the blood with biliary pigmentation of certain nuclei in the brain and spinal cord and frequently resulting in cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and hearing deficit. It is commonly a sequel to icterus gravis neonatorum. Usual course - acute; progressive; chronic. CAUSES: TREATMENT MISCELLANEOUS SYNONYMS: ICD-9-CM: 773.4 kernicterus due to isoimmunization 774.7 kernicterus not due to isoimmunization see images More Helpful Links Want to discuss this term? Visit our forum or our chat room SEE ALSO (Enter the keywords below into our search box or click on the link): n/a Total Medical Terms: Rate this site! 1 - Worst 10 - Best Joint Partnership with Care Earth SGU Community Solo Futbol TUMS-Ped ... Cheap Store We're still here, you rockin' with the best! Best View with 1024x768 screen and IE 5.0

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Medical Dictionary A B C ... Z Kernicterus Kernicterus A condition characterized by high levels of nonconjugated bilirubin in the blood with biliary pigmentation of certain nuclei in the brain and spinal cord and frequently resulting in cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and hearing deficit. It is commonly a sequel to icterus gravis neonatorum. Usual course - acute; progressive; chronic. More Helpful Links Want to discuss this term? Visit our forum or our chat room Total Medical Terms: Rate this site! 1 - Worst 10 - Best Joint Partnership with Care Earth SGU Community Solo Futbol TUMS-Ped ... Cheap Store We're still here, you rockin' with the best! Best View with 1024x768 screen and IE 5.0 Although the medFamily materials have been developed by physicians and health care provider it is designed for educational purposes only. The site is not engaged in rendering medical advice. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. It is solely for information and second opinion purposes. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your health care provider and use the information here as a cross references. The authors, editors, producers, sponsors, and contributors shall have no liability, obligation or responsibility to any person or entity for any loss, damage, or adverse consequence alleged to have happened directly or indirectly as a consequence of this material.

66. PCEL Index Card Kernicterus kernicterus. This page is part of the St. It discusses kernicterus (a brain disease)in detail, stating its definition, causes and risk factors. http://www.pcel.info/index_card.cfm?id=976

67. Research Foundation & Fact Sheets - Kernicterus: Athetoid Cerebral Palsy, 6/2003 kernicterus Athetoid Cerebral Palsy, 6/2003. The brain injury is called kernicterus and was a major cause of athetoid cerebral palsy. http://www.ucp.org/ucp_generaldoc.cfm/1/4/24/24-6610/4759

Education Employment Housing Transportation ... Travel Your UCP: National June 02, 2004 Research Fact Sheets: Cause Kernicterus: Athetoid Cerebral Palsy, 6/2003 Athetoid cerebral palsy is a form of CP that is characterized by uncontrolled movements of the trunk of the body, arms, and/or legs. In years past, it was often due to a large increase in the amount of a body chemical—bilirubin—in the blood of the newborn infant. This increase results in yellowing of the infant’s skin called jaundice. It also injures essential parts of the brain controlling the coordination of movements, the basal ganglia and the cerebellum. The brain injury is called Kernicterus and was a major cause of athetoid cerebral palsy. There are a number of reasons for an increase in blood bilirubin in the newborn infant; among these are a genetic factor preventing adequate bilirubin clearance from the infant’s blood; the effect of certain medications; an infection causing increased destruction of infant red blood cells (a product of red blood cell destruction is bilirubin) and Rh factor blood incompatibility between the mother and the infant resulting in increased infant red blood cell destruction. In the past, Rh blood factor incompatibility was a major cause of Kernicterus. With increased knowledge about blood types and Rh factors, improved methods of prevention were discovered. Also, methods for early detection of increased bilirubin and treatment were developed and applied; this later included photo (light) therapy and when necessary, an exchange blood transfusion. With control of the Rh factor incompatibility, the occurrence of new cases of Kernicterus almost disappeared and with that, the occurrence of athetoid CP diminished.

68. DiseaseSeek.com Kernicterus Family Practice Notebook kernicterus profile http//www.fpnotebook.com/NIC39.htm Offers the pathophysiology, symptoms and signs and prognosis. http://www.diseaseseek.com/categories/Health__Conditions_and_Diseases__Neurologi

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70. Pediatrics: Neonatal Jaundice And Kernicterus hyperbilirubinemia published in October 1994).1 Although this revision is in progress, the Subcommittee wishes to bring the issue of kernicterus to the http://articles.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0950/is_3_108/ai_78536448

@import url(/css/us/style.css); @import url(/css/us/searchResult1.css); @import url(/css/us/articles.css); Advanced Search Home Help IN all publications this publication Health Automotive Business Computing Entertainment Health News Reference Sports YOU ARE HERE Articles Pediatrics Sept, 2001 Content provided in partnership with Print friendly Tell a friend Find subscription deals Neonatal Jaundice and Kernicterus Pediatrics Sept, 2001 by M. Jeffrey Maisels Richard D. Baltz Vinod K. Bhutani Thomas B. Newman ... Carla Herrerias ABBREVIATIONS. AAP, American Academy of Pediatrics; G-6-PD, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase. OBJECTIVE The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Subcommittee on Hyperbilirubinemia is currently revising the practice parameter (guidelines) on neonatal hyperbilirubinemia published in October 1994).[1] Although this revision is in progress, the Subcommittee wishes to bring the issue of kernicterus to the attention of the pediatric community and provide additional information pending a more formal assessment of the literature and an analysis of the risks and benefits of new approaches to the jaundiced infant. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations has already issued an alert on this subject.[2] BACKGROUND Kernicterus, or bilirubin encephalopathy, is a condition caused by bilirubin toxicity to the basal ganglia and various brainstem nuclei. In the acute phase, severely jaundiced infants become lethargic, hypotonic and suck poorly. If the hyperbilirubinemia is not treated, the infant becomes hypertonic and may develop a fever and a high,pitched cry. The hypertonia is manifested by backward arching of the neck (retrocollis) and trunk (opisthotonus). Surviving infants usually develop a severe form of athetoid cerebral palsy, hearing loss, dental dysplasia, paralysis of upward gaze and, less often, intellectual and other handicaps.

71. Pediatrics: Changes In Globus Pallidus With Term Kernicterus - Pre (1) kernicterus is a clinical and neuropathologic entity defined by acute yellow discoloration of deep gray nuclei in cerebrum, brainstem, and cerebellum. http://articles.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0950/is_6_112/ai_111932560

@import url(/css/us/style.css); @import url(/css/us/searchResult1.css); @import url(/css/us/articles.css); Advanced Search Home Help IN all publications this publication Health Automotive Business Computing Entertainment Health News Reference Sports YOU ARE HERE Articles Pediatrics Dec, 2003 Content provided in partnership with Print friendly Tell a friend Find subscription deals Changes in globus pallidus with term kernicterus - pre Pediatrics Dec, 2003 by Paul Govaert Maarten Lequin Renate Swarte Simon Robben ... James Barkovich In this report, we describe 5 instances of unexpected kernicterus in sick very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. The condition is probably underreported. Pallidal injury was picked up with ultrasound first in 1 infant. The diagnosis is facilitated by the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The history and (serial) MR behavior of globus pallidus of 3 term infants with kernicterus is added. The diagnostic challenge of preterm kernicterus is reported in detail, focusing on the acute context. Case Reports Patient 1 Patients 2-5 (Preterm Infants) Patients 6-8 (Term Infants) [FIGURE 5 OMITTED] Patient 7 was born vaginally at 37 weeks of gestation, birth weight 3950 g, Apgar scores 9 and 10 at 1 and 5 minutes, respectively. After discharge home within 24 hours, she was readmitted on day 6 with decreased diuresis and refusal of breastfeeding. Clinically jaundiced from day 2, the first estimated TSB level on admission was 776/[micro]mol/L. She had 1 exchange transfusion and phototherapy. Blood group incompatibility was excluded. Prateus mirabilis bacteremia and urinary infection were diagnosed. Epileptiform changes were seen on EEG in the acute stage. MRI (Fig 6) demonstrated T1 hypersignal in globus pallidus on days 6 and 14, with mildly increased T2-signal intensity. Pallidal echoreflections appeared normal. At 3 months, T1-signal intensity was normal, whereas T2 signals had increased in globus pallidus. Hearing loss was confirmed with ABR. The infant was by then hypotonic with repetitive tongue thrusting.

72. Kernicterus - WordWeb Dictionary Definition Copyright © 2004, Noun kernicterus An abnormal accumulation of bile pigment in the brain and other nerve tissue; causes yellow staining and tissue damage. http://www.wordwebonline.com/en/KERNICTERUS

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73. KERNICTERUS (Search FastHealth.com) KERNICTERUS Dictionary FastHealth Email This! ker·nic·ter·us n a condition marked by the deposit of bile pigments in the nuclei of the http://www.fasthealth.com/dictionary/k/kernicterus.php

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74. Alexa Web Search - Subjects > Health > ... > Brain Diseases > Metabolic > Kernic Adam An Overview An extensive look at kernicterus, including a description, the causes, incidence and risk factors. Avg. Bestselling Products in kernicterus. http://www.alexa.com/browse/general?catid=526735&mode=general

75. Health Encyclopedia Alternate Names. kernicterus; Rhinduced hemolytic disease of the newborn; Hydrops fetalis. Definition. Infants may die suddenly of kernicterus. http://healthcontent.baptistnortheast.com/adamcontent/ency/article/001600.asp

Member Sign In Visitors Patients Physician/Clinicians ... Employees Search: About Baptist Services Education Health Information ... Contact Us Printer Friendly Send to a Friend Search Health Encyclopedia Click here Disease Injury ... Test Rh incompatibility Erythroblastosis fetalis, photomicrograph Jaundice infant Antibodies Exchange transfusion - series ... Prevention Alternate Names Kernicterus; Rh-induced hemolytic disease of the newborn; Hydrops fetalis Definition Rh incompatibility is a condition which develops when there is a difference in Rh blood type between that of the pregnant mother (Rh negative) and that of the fetus (Rh positive). Causes and Risk During pregnancy, red blood cells from the fetus can get into the mother's bloodstream as she nourishes her child through the placenta. If the mother is Rh negative, her system cannot tolerate the presence of Rh positive red blood cells. In such cases, the mother's immune system treats the Rh positive fetal cells as if they were a foreign substance and makes antibodies against the fetal blood cells. These anti-Rh antibodies may cross the placenta into the fetus, where they destroy the fetus' circulating red blood cells. First-born infants are often not affected (unless the mother has had previous miscarriages/abortions, which could have sensitized her system) as it takes time for the mother to develop antibodies against the fetal blood. However, second children who are also Rh-positive may be harmed.

76. Kernicterus In Full-Term Infants This report underscores that to prevent kernicterus, newborns must be screened and promptly treated for hyperbilirubinemia. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/414615

77. Penn State Faculty Research Expertise Database (FRED) , A term used pathologically to describe BILIRUBIN staining of the BASAL......Faculty Research Expertise Database. kernicterus. http://fred.hmc.psu.edu/ds/retrieve/fred/meshdescriptor/D007647

78. Pediatric Academic Societies The 29th Annual Audrey K. Brown kernicterus Symposium Monday, May 6, 2002 1145 am – 115 pm Baltimore Convention Center. For kernicterus http://www.pas-meeting.org/2002Baltimore/Alliances/Kernicterus.htm

Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting HOME SITE MAP Sponsoring Organizations Click on the links below to visit individual websites American Pediatric Society Society for Pediatric Research Ambulatory Pediatric Association Alliance Organizations ... Pediatric Related Links Contact Information Mail Address: Suite B-7 3400 Research Forest Drive The Woodlands, TX 77381 USA Telephone: Facsimile: Email: info@pas-meeting.org The 29th Annual Audrey K. Brown Kernicterus Symposium Monday, May 6, 2002 11:45 am – 1:15 pm Baltimore Convention Center For Kernicterus Symposium Information David K. Stevenson, M.D.

79. Welcome To AJC! Alternative names kernicterus; Rhinduced hemolytic disease of the newborn; Hydrops fetalis. Definition Infants may die suddenly of kernicterus. http://www.ajc.com/health/healthfd/shared/health/adam/ency/article/001600.html

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80. P57 Kernicterus Translate this page P57 kernicterus. P57.0 kernicterus devido à isoimunização. P57.8 Outros kernicterus especificados. Exclui P57.9 kernicterus não especificado. http://www.datasus.gov.br/cid10/webhelp/p57.htm

P57 Kernicterus P57.0 Kernicterus devido à isoimunização P57.8 Outros kernicterus especificados Exclui: síndrome de Crigler-Najjar ( P57.9 Kernicterus não especificado

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