Kernicterus

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

History of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.

Patient Data

Age: 8 months
Gender: Male
mri

Bilateral and symmetrical T2 hyperintensities involving the posteromedial aspect of the globus pallidi and subthalamic nuclei with normal DWI/ADC.

Case Discussion

The clinical history of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and the MRI features of bilateral T2 hyperintensities of the posteromedial aspect of the globus pallidi and subthalamic nuclei are most consistent with kernicterus.

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