Kernicterus

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Choreoathetoid cerebral palsy.

Patient Data

Age: 7 months
Gender: Female
mri

Nearly symmetrical hyperintensities are seen in bilateral globi palladi.

Case Discussion

Above findings in a patient who has past history of jaundice are consistent with kernicterus.

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