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[Hyperbilirubinemia].

A J Leu1

  • 1Medizinische Poliklinik, Universitätsspital Zürich.

Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|February 18, 1992
PubMed
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This case study highlights a patient with persistent jaundice, initially diagnosed with Gilbert-Meulengracht disease. Further tests suggested Rotor syndrome, a rare disorder of bilirubin metabolism.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • A 22-year-old woman presented with lifelong icteric sclerae.
  • Previous diagnosis of Gilbert-Meulengracht's disease due to hyperbilirubinemia with normal liver function and no hemolysis.

Observation:

  • Patient admitted for re-evaluation, presenting only with scleral icterus.
  • Urine analysis showed bilirubin and elevated urobilinogen.
  • Serum analysis revealed elevated total and direct (conjugated) bilirubin.

Findings:

  • Investigations including urinary coproporphyrin and bromosulfaelein test suggested Rotor syndrome.
  • Rotor syndrome is characterized by impaired hepatic storage and excretion of bilirubin.

Implications:

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  • Rotor syndrome, though rare, should be considered in cases of conjugated hyperbilirubinemia.
  • Diagnostic workup for inherited disorders of bilirubin metabolism is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • Non-invasive diagnostic approaches are preferred when clinical consequences are minimal.