(6) Jaundice Flashcards
1
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- aka unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia
- ↑B1 in circulation
A
PRE-HEPATIC J. / HEMOLYTIC JAUNDICE
2
Q
- Caused by too much RBC destruction
A
o HDN
o Hemolytic anemia
o Malaria
3
Q
PRE-HEPATIC J. / HEMOLYTIC JAUNDICE Lab findings:
A
o Indirect Bilirubin: ↑
o Direct Bilirubin: N
o Urobilinogen: N
o Urine bilirubin: (-)
4
Q
- Caused by disorders of bilirubin metabolism, transport defects, hepatocellular injury or destruction.
A
HEPATIC J. / HEPATOCELLULAR COMBINED JAUNDICE
5
Q
HEPATIC J. / HEPATOCELLULAR COMBINED JAUNDICE Lab findings:
A
o Indirect bilirubin: ↑
o Direct bilirubin: ↑
o Urobilinogen: ↓
o Urine bilirubin: (+)
6
Q
- Caused by failure of bile to flow to the intestine or impaired bilirubin excretion
A
POS-THEPATIC J. / OBSTRUCTIVE JAUNDICE
7
Q
POS-THEPATIC J. / OBSTRUCTIVE JAUNDICE Lab findings
A
o Indirect bilirubin: N
o Direct bilirubin: ↑
o Urobilinogen: ↓
o Urine bilirubin: (+)
o ALP: ↑
