Neonatology MCQ- Q45

 

PEDIATRIC MCQ  SECTION  Neonatology -   Q45

 

45. A baby boy born at 38 weeks of gestation is having persistent hyperbilirubinemia at the age of 14 days O/E the baby is having decreased tone, umbilical hernia, and wide open anterior fontanelle The most probable diagnosis is?

A. Biliary atresia
B. Galactosemia
C. Breastfeeding jaundice
D. Breastmilk jaundice
E. Hypothyroidism

ANSWER= Ans E
Explain:- These are typical features of hypothyroidism baby is having persistent jaundice at 2 weeks of age along with decreased tone, Umbilical hernia, and wide open fontanelle.

                        

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