Hepatobiliary
pathology
,1 hr
• Jaundice: types, etiopathogenesis and diagnosis
• Hepatitis: Acute, chronic, neonatal
• Alchoholic liver disease common clinical conditions
,Jaundice
Definition:
• Jaundice is defined as yellowish pigmentation of skin, mucous
membranes and sclera due to increased levels of bilirubin in the
blood.
• The scleral involvement is because it is rich elastic tissue that has
special affinity for bilirubin.
• Normal serum bilirubin level: In the normal adult range from 0.3 to
1.2 mg/dL.
• Jaundice: Clinically detected when the serum bilirubin level is abov
2.0–2.5 mg/dL. With severe disease, the levels may be as high as 3
40 mg/dL
,
pathology
,1 hr
• Jaundice: types, etiopathogenesis and diagnosis
• Hepatitis: Acute, chronic, neonatal
• Alchoholic liver disease common clinical conditions
,Jaundice
Definition:
• Jaundice is defined as yellowish pigmentation of skin, mucous
membranes and sclera due to increased levels of bilirubin in the
blood.
• The scleral involvement is because it is rich elastic tissue that has
special affinity for bilirubin.
• Normal serum bilirubin level: In the normal adult range from 0.3 to
1.2 mg/dL.
• Jaundice: Clinically detected when the serum bilirubin level is abov
2.0–2.5 mg/dL. With severe disease, the levels may be as high as 3
40 mg/dL
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