Presentation
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Acronym HBLRTFN Synonyms Lucey-Driscoll syndrome Disclaimer Any medical or genetic information present in this entry is provided for research, educational and informational purposes only. [uniprot.org]
Bilirubin is a product that is yellow in color and is usually present the most in the liver, gallbladder, and urine. When bilirubin levels get too high in the blood, they are poisonous to the brain. [diseaseinfosearch.org]
Infants with galactosemia typically present with poor feeding, emesis, abdominal distention, failure to thrive, and hypoglycemia. [aneskey.com]
Fetus
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Hydrops Fetalis
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Urogenital
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Phenylketonuria
MABRY CC et al. (1963) MATERNAL PHENYLKETONURIA. A CAUSE OF MENTAL RETARDATION IN CHILDREN WITHOUT THE METABOLIC DEFECT. [ ] 4. NEWMAN AJ et al. (1963) HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA IN BREAST-FED INFANTS. [ ] 5. [moldiag.com]
Dilantin]); genetic factors such as small maternal size or chromosomal disorder (trisomy 13, 18, and 21 syndromes, Turner's syndrome); intrauterine infections such as TORCH, bacterial (tuberculosis), or spirochetic (syphilis); metabolic disorders such as phenylketonuria [aafp.org]
Dilantin]); genetic factors such as small maternal size or chromosomal disorder (trisomy 13, 18, and 21 syndromes, Turner’s syndrome); intrauterine infections such as TORCH, bacterial (tuberculosis), or spirochetic (syphilis); metabolic disorders such as phenylketonuria [ccfpprep.com]
Workup
Colonoscopy
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Polyps
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Treatment
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Treatment for the condition usually includes phototherapy, or shining a blue light on the baby’s skin to decrease the levels of bilirubin in the body. [diseaseinfosearch.org]
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[…] suffer other illnesses, may have a risk of developing certain medical complications Please find comprehensive information on Breastfeeding Jaundice regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment [dovemed.com]
Prognosis
Differentiating Lucey-Driscoll syndrome from Other Diseases Epidemiology and Demographics Risk Factors Screening Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis Natural History Complications Prognosis Diagnosis Genetics Lucey-Driscoll syndrome has an autosomal [wikidoc.org]
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Expectations (prognosis) Babies who are treated can have a good outcome. If the condition is not treated, severe complications develop. This disorder tends to improve with time. [nicklauschildrens.org]
Chardot C, Carton M, Spire-Bendelac N, et al: Prognosis of biliary atresia in the era of liver transplantation: French national study from 1986 to 1996. Hepatology 1999;30:606–611. [karger.com]
In general, the prognosis of infants detected by screening and started on treatment early is excellent, with IQs similar to sibling or classmate controls. [ojrd.biomedcentral.com]
Etiology
The diagnosis of this syndrome in a child with seizures is based on five criteria: normal neurologic examination negative evaluation for another etiology of the seizures normal developmental and intellectual outcome positive family history of newborn [epilepsy.com]
Clinicians must follow a systematic approach to distinguish between the physiologic and pathologic etiologies of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia in order to promptly identify children in need of immediate intervention. [aneskey.com]
Unresolved questions The underlying etiology of thyroid dysgenesis remains largely unknown. [ojrd.biomedcentral.com]
uteroplacental insufficiency with chronic fetal hypoxia Large for gestational age (birth weight above 90th percentile) Features: increased incidence of perinatal asphyxia and birth injuries; respiratory distress syndrome; hypoglycemia Etiology: maternal [aafp.org]
[…] chorea, dystonia, ballismus vertical gaze palsy, hearing disturbances (especially high frequency range) mental retardation Imaging: high signal intensity of the globus pallidus on T2 weighted MRI Laboratory findings: high serum bilirubin other tests for etiology [emilytam.com]
Epidemiology
Differentiating Lucey-Driscoll syndrome from Other Diseases Epidemiology and Demographics Risk Factors Screening Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis Natural History Complications Prognosis Diagnosis Genetics Lucey-Driscoll syndrome has an autosomal [wikidoc.org]
K. (1990) Epidemiology of neonatal jaundice in the Jerusalem population. J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. 10, 82-86. 5. Boo NY, WOng FL, Wang MK, Othman A. Homozygous variant of UGTlAl gene mutation and severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. [revistas.unilibre.edu.co]
Epidemiology although neonatal jaundice is common, progression to kernicterus is rare incidence in US of 5 cases per year boys more susceptible than girls inverse relationship to gestational age at birth Risk factors: hyperbilirubinemia in the neonatal [emilytam.com]
Chardot C, Carton M, Spire-Bendelac N, et al: Epidemiology of biliary atresia in France: a national study. J Hepatol 1999;31:1006–1013. [karger.com]
Kreiter is currently completing a master's degree in epidemiology at Wake Forest University. [aafp.org]
Pathophysiology
Historical Perspective Classification Pathophysiology Causes The common cause is congenital, but it can also be caused by maternal steroids passed on through breast milk to the newborn. [wikidoc.org]
In Neonatology: pathophysiology and management of the newborn; Avery, G.B.;Fletcher,M.A.;MacDonald,M.G.; Eds.; Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadalphia, 5th ed, pp. 765-819. 2. Maisels, M. [revistas.unilibre.edu.co]
Google Scholar GeneTests: [ ] EuroGentest: [ ] Perry R, Heinrichs C, Bourdoux P, Khoury K, Szots F, Dussault JH, Vassart G, Van Vliet G: Discordance of monozygotic twins for thyroid dysgenesis: implications for screening and for molecular pathophysiology [ojrd.biomedcentral.com]
Prevention
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Diagnostic Criteria History and Symptoms Physical Examination Laboratory Findings Imaging Findings Other Diagnostic Studies Treatment Medical Therapy Surgery Prevention References External Links Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) 237900 - transient [wikidoc.org]
Covering the full spectrum of health conditions seen in the primary care of children, Pediatric Primary Care, 5th Edition emphasizes both prevention and management from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner. [books.google.com]
Prevention Phototherapy can help prevent the potentially serious complications of this disorder. [nicklauschildrens.org]
Is chronic lung disease in low birth weight infants preventable? A survey of eight centers. Página 84 - Tanner JM, Whitehouse RH, Marubini E, Resele LF. The adolescent growth spurt of boys and girls of the Harpenden growth study. [books.google.es]