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- Title
Gilbert Syndrome in a Young Ethiopian Man: First Case Report.
- Authors
Sultan, Amir; Kiflu, Kibrewossen
- Abstract
BACKGROUND: Gilbert syndrome is a well-recognized condition causing unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia with otherwise normal transaminases and liver function tests. CASE: A 21 year old male patient presented with recurrent episodes of jaundice over four years. The episodes were preceded by stressful conditions and intercurrent illnesses. All laboratory prameters were normal except an unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia. A diagnosis of Gilbert syndrome was made after careful clinical evaluation. CONCLUSION: Recognizing Gilbert syndrome has important clinical implicaitions by avoiding uncessary and expensive workup of patients with jaundice. Mangement entails avoiding stressful conditions and prolonged fasting.
- Subjects
ETHIOPIA; LIVER function tests; SYNDROMES; YOUNG men; OLDER patients; DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, 2021, Vol 31, Issue 1, p209
- ISSN
1029-1857
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4314/ejhs.v31i1.23