Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I can't sleep, which is greatly affecting my work efficiency. My friend recommended that I visit the neurology department. Could you please tell me what the MRI findings of bilirubin encephalopathy are?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal bilirubin encephalopathy, also known as kernicterus, is acute brain damage caused by the toxic effects of bilirubin. Doctors recommend that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can reveal imaging abnormalities in the basal ganglia, thalamus, and internal capsule, such as recurrent high signals in the globus pallidus or high signals in the subthalamic nucleus. In addition to MRI, neonates with bilirubin encephalopathy also need to have their serum bilirubin levels checked.