Icterus Flashcards
1
Q
Bilirubin affinity to
A
Elastin tissue
2
Q
High elastin content
A
Conjunctivae and superficial fibrovascular episclera
3
Q
Serum bilirubin - normal
A
0.3 - 1.2mg/dl
4
Q
Serum bilirubin - later jaundice
A
1.2 - 2.5mg/dl
5
Q
Serum bilirubin - clinically appreciated
A
> 2.5mg/dl
6
Q
Yellowish discoloration čout jaundice
A
Hypercarotonemia
Hypothyroidism - dec met of carotene
Phenol, Nitric acid exposure
Quinacrine intake
7
Q
Lemon yellow
A
Hemolytic Jaundice
8
Q
Dark yellow
A
Obstructive jaundice
9
Q
Greenish dark yellow
A
Long standing obst jaundice
10
Q
Bradycardia - GI cause
A
Obstructive jaundice
11
Q
Palpable Gall bladder
A
Obstructive jaundice
12
Q
Obstructive jaundice- ALP
A
Increased
