Is it bilirubin encephalopathy?

Patient's question:

Baby has jaundice, serum bilirubin level is 418 micromoles per liter, caused by sepsis, started turning yellow two days after birth, now discharged, doctor recommends MRI to check if it causes bilirubin encephalopathy.

Doctor's answer:

Analysis of the condition: The serum bilirubin level is 418 micromoles per liter, which is significantly higher than normal, and jaundice is quite severe. Suggestions: Based on this report combined with the medical history, the baby is likely suffering from bilirubin encephalopathy.

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