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Was ist ein Kernikterus?
Der Kernikterus ist eine Schädigung des Gehirns durch Ablagerungen unkonjugierten Bilirubins in den Basalganglien und den Hirnstammkernen.
Was ist eine Bilirubinenzephalopathie?
Unter Bilirubinenzephalopathie versteht man eine schwere Schädigung des zentralen Nervensystems (ZNS) bei Neugeborenen, ausgelöst durch eine pathologische Hyperbilirubinämie mit gravierenden Spätfolgen.
What is the normal range for total bilirubin?
Results. Bilirubin test results are expressed as direct, indirect or total bilirubin. Total bilirubin is a combination of direct and indirect bilirubin. Typically, you’ll get results for direct and total bilirubin. Normal results for a total bilirubin test are 1.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) for adults and usually 1 mg/dL for those under 18.
What is a high indindirect bilirubin level?
Indirect bilirubin 10.0 very high, slightly elevated direct bilirubin 0.5 mg/dl. 2. High direct Bilirubin level with normal or slightly elevated indirect bilirubin, commonly seen in results of obstructive jaundice due to hepatitis A for children or stones, for example: Direct bilirubin 7.5 mg/dl high, indirect bilirubin normal 0.6 mg/dl.
What does bilirubin mean?
Bilirubin is a brownish yellow substance found in bile. It is produced when the liver breaks down old red blood cells. Bilirubin is then removed from the body through the stool (feces) and gives stool its normal colour. Bilirubin circulates in the bloodstream in two forms: Indirect (or unconjugated) bilirubin.
What are the risks associated with a bilirubin test?
Risks associated with a bilirubin test are minor. The prognosis for an adult with elevated bilirubin levels is related to the underlying cause, and may range from good to poor. The prognosis for a newborn with elevated bilirubin levels usually is good in the majority of newborns if they rapidly reduce their bilirubin levels.