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
so it accumulates in the blood.
Symptoms & Effects of hepatocellular jaundice
may include:
-
Urine may be dark, but faeces retain colour
Compare obstructive jaundice with hepatocellular
jaundice and haemolytic
jaundice.
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