Jaundice Flashcards
1
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What is jaundice?
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- yellwo discolouration of sclera and skin caused by hyperbilirubinaemia
- >50umol/L
2
Q
Briefly describe the metabolism of Bilirubin
A
* 10% of urobilinogen and stercobilin reabsorbed into bloodstream and excreated by kidneys
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