Friday, September 5, 2008

Gilbert Disease

Gilbert Disease:-

Autosomal recessive /dominant

Mild deficiency of Glucuronosyl Transferase

Unconjugated hyperbilirubunaemia

Jaundice waxes and wanes

Never more than> 5mg/dl

Precipitated by:-

Fever

stress

infection

surgery

Fasting

Alcohol

Rx:-

No Treatment is reqd.

4 comments:

Arun.N.M. said...

Good information in a nutshell. Appearing for an exam?

Dr S.G. said...
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Dr S.G. said...

Well , i love academics , that is one precise reason behind this blog.

Arun.N.M. said...

Also add there is only elevation of indirect bilirubin.