| The bronze baby syndrome. | |
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PMID: 7136654 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Phototherapy with either daylight or blue lamps resulted in the development of the bronze baby syndrome in 13 infants. 'Thermotherapy' with an incandescent bulb emitting light mainly in wavelengths not effective for phototherapy caused this syndrome in the 14th infant with respiratory failure. Hepatic dysfunction was present in all infants. The infants were well in spite of the bronzing, after their initial condition had improved. Bronzing disappeared within two months in all but one infant; in eight infants with regular blood examination, the hepatic function became normal by ten months of age, but spectroscopy demonstrated the presence of the pigment(s) even at one year. Normal development was observed. |
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Authors:
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K L Tan; E Jacob |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta paediatrica Scandinavica Volume: 71 ISSN: 0001-656X ISO Abbreviation: Acta Paediatr Scand Publication Date: 1982 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1982-12-16 Completed Date: 1982-12-16 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0000211 Medline TA: Acta Paediatr Scand Country: SWEDEN |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 409-14 Citation Subset: IM |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Bilirubin
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metabolism Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Newborn, Diseases / etiology* Jaundice, Neonatal / complications, metabolism, therapy* Liver Diseases / complications Phototherapy / adverse effects* Pigmentation Disorders / etiology* Skin Pigmentation / radiation effects Syndrome |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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635-65-4/Bilirubin |
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