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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Physical Examination
- Complete physical exam including evidence of:
- Hepatomegaly
- Splenomegaly
- Palpable gallbladder
- Signs of chronic liver disease
Skin
- Jaundice is visible in conjunctiva, skin and mucosa when the serum bilirubin level rises above 2 mg/dL
Eyes
- Jaundice is usually best seen in the periphery of the ocular conjunctiva
Abdomen
- Hepatomegaly may be present
Neurologic
- A flap may be present