Question

A 2-month-old infant is brought in with persistent jaundice. Conjugated bilirubin is elevated. What is the most likely cause of conjugated hyperbilirubinaemia in infancy that must be urgently ruled out?

Accepted Answer

Biliary atresia

Answer

Breastfeeding jaundice

Answer

Physiological jaundice

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Gilbert's syndrome

Answer

Haemolytic disease of the newborn

Practice question

A 2-month-old infant is brought in with persistent jaundice. Conjugated bilirubin is elevated. What is the most likely cause of conjugated hyperbilirubinaemia in infancy that must be urgently ruled out?