
Hepatocellular Jaundice
Hepatocellular Jaundice is a particular form of jaundice (whose general definition is concerns yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes, indicating excess bilirubin which is a bile pigment in the blood.)
Causes of hepatocellular jaundice:
Hepatocellular jaundice is caused by diseased liver cells - e.g. in hepatitis, when the liver is not able to utilize bilirubin, resulting in it accumulating in the blood.
Symptoms & Effects of hepatocellular jaundice
may include:
- Urine may be dark, but faeces retain colour
Compare hepatocellular jaundice with haemolytic
jaundice and obstructive jaundice.
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