Jaundice

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Farnaz Khalighinejad, MD [2], Fatima Shaukat, MD [3], Eiman Ghaffarpasand, M.D. [4], Mehrian Jafarizade, M.D [5]

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Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Jaundice from other Conditions
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Chest X Ray
Electrocardiogram
CT
MRI
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
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Directions to Hospitals Treating Jaundice
Risk calculators and risk factors for Jaundice

Synonyms and keywords: Icterus; hyperbilirubinemia, yellow discolouration.

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

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