In obstructive jaundice a single value will often not distinguish between cancer and common-duct stone (Table 2). For the differential diagnosis of these two disorders serial determinations should ...

Initially, acute obstructive suppurative cholangitis (AOSC) with septic shock was considered as part of the differential diagnosis due to the presence of shock, as indicated by the vital signs, ...

The presentation of acute hepatitis, clinical symptoms of jaundice, abdominal pain ... therefore, this differential diagnosis is less frequently considered in elderly patients with "cryptogenic ...

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There are the classic dysmorphic syndromes secondary to defects in embryogenesis that include the peroxisomal disorders such as Zellweger syndrome (large fontanelle, bulbous forehead, profound ...

Infant jaundice isn't rare, but severe cases can cause brain damage if not properly treated. This app lets parents screen ...

A team led by Singapore General Hospital (SGH), in collaboration with SingHealth Polyclinics (SHP) and national HealthTech ...

From the Thorndike Memorial Laboratory and the Second and Fourth Medical Services (Harvard) Boston City Hospital, and the Department of Medicine, Harvard University. Presented in part at the ...

The patient presented with signs and symptoms of cholestasis with pruritus and jaundice. There was no history of hepatitis virus exposure and chronic alcoholism. Her laboratory work-up showed high ...