A 5-day-old breastfed infant presents with yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera. The baby was born at term, and has been feeding well, passing ...

Question

A 5-day-old breastfed infant presents with yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera. The baby was born at term, and has been feeding well, passing adequate urine and stools. The jaundice started on day 3. The mother reports no concerns. What is the most likely cause of the jaundice?

Accepted Answer

Physiological jaundice / Breast milk jaundice

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ABO incompatibility

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G6PD deficiency

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Biliary atresia

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Congenital hypothyroidism

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Neonatal Jaundice

A 5-day-old breastfed infant presents with yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera. The baby was born at term, and has been feeding well, passing adequate urine and stools. The jaundice started on day 3. The mother reports no concerns. What is the most likely cause of the jaundice?