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Rationale for new note
bilirubin interpretation
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Elevated {{c2::unconjugated}} bilirubin suggests {{c1::pre}}-hepatic jaundice
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Elevated {{c2::<u>unconjugated</u>}}<u> bilirubin</u> <i>suggests</i> {{c1::<b>pre</b>}}-<b>hepatic</b> <b>jaundice</b>
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- Either excessive bilirubin is being produced (haemolysis, etc.) or liver bilirubin metabolism is impaired (e.g. rifampicin jaundice).
- Consider choledocholithiasis as an alternative explanation for jaundice in patients with chronic hemolysis, since they have a high incidence of pigmented gallstones
- Consider choledocholithiasis as an alternative explanation for jaundice in patients with chronic hemolysis, since they have a high incidence of pigmented gallstones
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- Either excessive bilirubin is being produced (haemolysis, etc.) or liver bilirubin metabolism is impaired (e.g. rifampicin jaundice).<br>- Consider choledocholithiasis as an alternative explanation for jaundice in patients with chronic hemolysis, since they have a high incidence of pigmented gallstones
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AMBOSS Accessed 7 November 2024
Clinical Methods: The History, Physical, and Laboratory Examinations. 3rd edition.
Clinical Methods: The History, Physical, and Laboratory Examinations. 3rd edition.
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<a href="https://next.amboss.com/us/article/Ln0wFg#Yfd1cd5f73c7b84214686a96923bc3752">AMBOSS</a> Accessed 7 November 2024<br><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK203/">Clinical Methods: The History, Physical, and Laboratory Examinations. 3rd edition.</a>
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