Neonatal jaundice

A term boy born by normal vaginal delivery after an uncomplicated pregnancy is noted by the midwife to be visibly jaundiced at 16 hours of age. He is feeding we…

Clinical rotations · common

A 4-week-old exclusively breastfed boy is brought to the emergency department because he is still yellow. He feeds hungrily and has gained 900 g since birth. Hi…

Pre-internship · middle twist

A five-week-old exclusively breastfed boy is brought to the general practitioner because he is still yellow. He was born at term weighing 3.4 kg and now weighs…

Clinical rotations · middle twist

A 19-day-old girl is reviewed for jaundice that has persisted since discharge from hospital. Her mother reports that the urine has stained the nappy dark and th…

Clinical rotations · common

A 4-week-old girl born at term is reviewed because she is still visibly jaundiced. The jaundice was first noticed on day three of life; she is fully breastfed,…

Clinical rotations · common