Chapter-2.4 Pathophysiology of Jaundice
BOOK TITLE: Understanding Medical Physiology: A Textbook for Medical Students
Author
1. Bijlani RL
2. Manjunatha S
ISBN
9789380704814
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11448_60
Edition
4/e
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
1.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi,
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
2.
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India
Chapter keywords
Bilirubin,
jaundice,
bilirubin glucuronide,
hepatic jaundice,
viral hepatitis,
obstructive jaundice,
neonatal jaundice,
glucuronyl transferase activity,
erythrocyte breakdown,
yellowish pigment,
conjugated bilirubin,
urinary bilirubin,
excretion of bilirubin,
yellowish discoloration,
catabolism of haemoglobin,
physiological jaundice,
faecal stercobilinogen