A Rare Case Report of Crigler Najjar Syndrome Type II

Raffay, Eusha Abdul; Liaqat, Ayesha; Khan, Maria; Awan, Ali I; Mand, Bakhat

doi:10.7759/cureus.12669

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“…Hearing studies, as well as brainstem auditory evoked potential performed at 3 months of age were normal. 7…”

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Maternal outcome of Crigler-Najjar syndrome type-2: Case report

Deore¹,

Ahirrao²

2021

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Crigler-Najjar Syndrome type 2 [CN-2] is an uncommon inherited disorder characterized by non-hemolytic unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia. It is caused by mutations in one of the five exons of the UGT1A1 gene which codes for the enzyme hepatic uridine diphosphate glucoronosyl transferase-1, required for the conjugation and further excretion of bilirubin from the body via bile. Affected people are usually asymptomatic apart from jaundice and investigations reveal isolated indirect hyperbilirubinemia. It can be conveniently diagnosed by evaluating the response to phenobarbital in terms of reduction in bilirubin levels. Genetic testing confirms the finding of Crigler-Najjar syndrome. At least 20 different mutations of UGT1A1 have been associated with CN-2; all encode a bilirubin-uridine diphosphate glucuronosyl transferase-1 with markedly reduced but detectable enzymatic activity. Bilirubin concentrations are typically lower in CN-2, and plasma bilirubin levels can be reduced to 3 to 5 mg/dL by phenobarbital. Although uncommon in CN-2, bilirubin encephalopathy has occurred at all ages, typically associated with factors that temporarily elevation the plasma bilirubin concentration above baseline e.g. stress, prolonged fasting, an intercurrent illness like influenza. For this reason, phenobarbital therapy is often recommended. CN-2 is infrequent, and only a few pregnancies with this condition have been reported. The objective of the case study is to report a rare case of maternal CN-2 in the pregnancy and to evaluate whether pregnancy is safe in patients with the disease. A 29 years old mother with CN-2 had given birth to a baby girl by spontaneous vaginal delivery without complications. The newborn had mild unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia which was further treated by phototherapy and early morning sunlight. It can be concluded that that pregnancy need not be contraindicated in

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“…Hearing studies, as well as brainstem auditory evoked potential performed at 3 months of age were normal. 7…”

Section: Case Reportmentioning

confidence: 99%