This is neonatal physiologic jaundice (FA2020 p393), which is primarily due to immature UDP-gluconuryosyltransferase causing an unconjugated bilirubinemia. The mechanism is decreased conjugation of bilirubin.
surgerydoctorca_sguAlso, keep in mind a few other things with physiological jaundice:
It occurs after first 24 hours of life and usually is self resolving after 1-2 weeks.
Treatment involves phototherapy (non-UV) isomerizes unconjugated bilirubin to water-soluble form. +
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This is neonatal physiologic jaundice (FA2020 p393), which is primarily due to immature UDP-gluconuryosyltransferase causing an unconjugated bilirubinemia. The mechanism is decreased conjugation of bilirubin.