A Case of Extreme Unconjugated Fetal Hyperbilirubinemia

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.

KEYWORDS

Isoimmune hemolytic disease - hyperbilirubinemia - premature

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