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Population-based incidence and risk factors for cholestasis in hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn

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To estimate the incidence of cholestasis in neonates with hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) and investigate risk factors and long-term liver disease. A population-based cohort study of… Click to show full abstract

To estimate the incidence of cholestasis in neonates with hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) and investigate risk factors and long-term liver disease. A population-based cohort study of all infants born with HDFN within the Stockholm region between 2006 and 2015. The study period was the first 90 days of life, and presence of any chronic liver disease was evaluated at two years of age. Cholestasis occurred in 7% (11/149). Median age at detection was 1.1 days. Intrauterine blood transfusions and maternal alloimmunization with multiple red blood cell antibodies including D-, c- or K-antibodies were independent risk factors for cholestasis. No infant had chronic liver disease at two years of age. Infants with severe HDFN have increased risk for cholestasis, particularly those requiring multiple intrauterine transfusions. Early and repeated screening for conjugated hyperbilirubinemia in the first week of life is needed to ensure adequate management.

Keywords: fetus newborn; disease; hemolytic disease; disease fetus; risk factors

Journal Title: Journal of Perinatology
Year Published: 2022

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