Jaundice Flashcards

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What is jaundice?

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  • yellwo discolouration of sclera and skin caused by hyperbilirubinaemia
  • >50umol/L
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Briefly describe the metabolism of Bilirubin

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* 10% of urobilinogen and stercobilin reabsorbed into bloodstream and excreated by kidneys

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