Lucey-Driscoll Syndrome

It is worth seeking medical care when a newborn has intense or prolonged yellow coloring of the skin; this is the context of Lucey-Driscoll syndrome, a transient disorder in which bilirubin rises during the first days of life.

What characterizes it: It presents as noticeable jaundice in the newborn, attributed to a temporary difficulty of the liver in processing bilirubin.

Common causes: It is related to factors present around the time of birth that temporarily interfere with a liver enzyme.

Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician is the professional who evaluates and follows up on newborn jaundice. When a baby shows marked yellowish coloring, the prudent thing is to promptly request an evaluation so that a professional can determine how to proceed.