Problems in Gastroenterology pp 117-124 | Cite as

Diagnosis of the common causes of jaundice

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• Michael Lancaster-Smith
• Kenneth G. D. Williams

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Part of the Problems in Practice Series book series (PRIP, volume 7)

Abstract

Jaundice occurs when the total bilirubin level in the serum rises above 2mg per 100 ml or 17 μmol/l. On a pathophysiological basis jaundice can be classified under the following headings:

• haemolysis,

• dyserythropoiesis,

• non-haemolytic hyperbilirubinaemias,

• hepatocellular,

• extra- and intrahepatic cholestasis.

Keywords

Viral Hepatitis Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Chronic Active Hepatitis Biliary System Alcoholic Hepatitis 

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© M. Lancaster-Smith 1982

Authors and Affiliations

• Michael Lancaster-Smith
  • 1
• Kenneth G. D. Williams
  • 2

1. 1.Queen Mary’s HospitalSidcup, KentUK
2. 2.Farnborough HospitalOrpington, KentUK