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Gilbert's syndrome (reduced activity of the enzyme glucuronyltransferase) is a relatively common cause of harmless jaundice (~5% of the population). Final diagnosis usually does not occur until later in life, when it is found that hyperbilirubinemia persists, with no other abnormalities.
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CLIPP 8 - neonatal jaundice;
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In utero exposure to one of the TORCH infections can lead to jaundice. TORCH infection
Physical findings may include hepatosplenomegaly, microcephaly, and/or rash.
Gilbert syndrome
<span>Gilbert's syndrome (reduced activity of the enzyme glucuronyltransferase) is a relatively common cause of harmless jaundice (~5% of the population). Final diagnosis usually does not occur until later in life, when it is found that hyperbilirubinemia persists, with no other abnormalities.
Crigler-Najjar syndrome
Due to the absence or low levels of UDP glucuronosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide A1. Can cause severe (type I) or mild/moderate (t Summary
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