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Jaundice

Jaundice

Jaundice refers to the yellow discolouration of the sclera and skin (Fig. 1) that is due to hyperbilirubinaemia, occurring at bilirubin levels roughly greater than 50 µmol/L.  Types of Jaundice There are three main types of jaundice: pre-hepatic, hepatocellular, and post-hepatic. Pre-Hepatic In pre-hepatic jaundice, there is excessive red cell breakdown which overwhelms the liver’s ability to conjugate bilirubin. This causes an unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia. […]