Causes of elevated glutamyl transpeptidase in neonatal jaundice

Neonatal jaundice with elevated glutamyl transpeptidase may be caused by aspiration pneumonia, congenital biliary atresia, hepatitis B virus, etc. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Aspiration pneumonia: It is mainly caused by aspiration pneumonia in newborns due to accidental inhalation of a small amount of medicine at birth. It can lead to increased glutamyl transpeptidase and accompanied by increased jaundice. The treatment is mainly to control the infection.

2. Congenital biliary atresia: If a newborn suffers from congenital biliary atresia and cannot excrete bile in the body in time, it will lead to high bilirubin levels and cause jaundice. Liver function testing may reveal elevated glutamyl transpeptidase, and surgical treatment is generally required.

3. Hepatitis B: An infectious liver disease caused by hepatitis B virus infection in newborns, which can lead to damaged liver function and decreased liver metabolic capacity, causing jaundice and elevated glutamyl transpeptidase. The main treatment is antiviral treatment.

In addition to the above reasons, it may also be caused by hepatitis C. It is recommended to cooperate with the doctor in time for further examination and treatment.