Alberto Berardi, Licia Lugli, Fabrizio Ferrari, Giancarlo Gargano, Maria D'Apolito, Agnese Marrone, Achille Iolascon
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Abstract
Introduction: An apparent re-emergence of kernicterus has been recently reported, with some cases occurring in otherwise healthy breastfed newborn.
Methods: We describe a case of kernicterus in a term Caucasian newborn.
Results: An exceptional polymorphism of UGT1A1 gene promoter co-existed with asymptomatic inherited spherocytosis, due to erythroid anion exchange (band-3) deficiency. Both concurred to the development of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia.
Conclusion: As some cases of kernikterus remain unresolved, haemolytic diseases and bilirubin metabolism disorders should be carefully investigated in unexplained severe neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia.
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