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(P57.8) Other specified kernicterus
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882 in individuals diagnosis other specified kernicterus confirmed
Diagnosis other specified kernicterus is diagnosed Prevalent in Men Only
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0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other specified kernicterus
0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other specified kernicterus - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
No Cases of the Disease Other specified kernicterus identified in Men
Disease Features other specified kernicterus
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other specified kernicterus - what does this mean
Other specified kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by an accumulation of bilirubin in the brain due to severe jaundice. this can occur when a newborn baby has an abnormally high level of bilirubin in their blood or when the body is unable to process and excrete bilirubin from the body. it can also occur due to a genetic condition or when a baby has an infection.
What happens during the disease - other specified kernicterus
Other specified kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by severe jaundice, which can occur when a newborn baby's body has an unusually high level of bilirubin. the bilirubin builds up in the baby's brain, leading to a toxic effect on neurons and other brain cells. this can result in hearing loss, seizures, motor impairments, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- Blood tests to check bilirubin levels
- Urine tests to check for bilirubin and other metabolic byproducts
- Liver function tests
- Neurological tests to evaluate brain function
- CT scan or MRI to evaluate brain structure
- EEG to measure electrical activity in the brain
- Audiometry to measure hearing loss
- Eye examination to check for eye movement abnormalities
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal of Treatment: To reduce the levels of bilirubin in the blood and to reduce the symptoms of kernicterus.
- Administering phototherapy to reduce the levels of bilirubin in the blood.
- Administering intravenous immunoglobulin to reduce the levels of bilirubin in the blood.
- Administering exchange transfusions to reduce the levels of bilirubin in the blood.
- Administering medications to reduce the symptoms of kernicterus.
- Providing physical therapy to reduce the symptoms of kernicterus.
- Providing speech therapy to reduce the symptoms of kernicterus.
- Providing occupational therapy to reduce the symptoms of kernicterus.
- Providing hearing aids to reduce the symptoms of kernicterus.
- Providing nutritional support to reduce the symptoms of kernicterus.
4 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other specified kernicterus - Prevention
Prevention of other specified kernicterus can be achieved through early detection and treatment of jaundice in newborns, as well as through prenatal screening for conditions that can lead to jaundice, such as rh incompatibility or hemolytic disease. breastfeeding is also recommended to prevent jaundice, as it helps the baby to pass bilirubin through their stools. additionally, regular monitoring of bilirubin levels in newborns is recommended to ensure early detection and treatment.