Gray-brown skin discoloration following phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia due to anti-E alloimmunization

Bronzed baby with low peripheral saturation: Is it real?

“…1 On the other hand, BBS is an unusual condition which can develop in neonates with raised serum levels of unconjugated and conjugated bilirubin treated with phototherapy. [2][3][4] Although the exact aetiology of BBS is still unknown, there are possible explanations about why bronze skin colour may occur. First, the abnormal accumulation of photo-isomers of bilirubin such as (EZ)cyclobilirubin.…”