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What is the percentage of people with Gilbert's syndrome who are asymptomatic?
What is the percentage of people with Gilbert's syndrome who are asymptomatic?
What is the primary reason for people with Gilbert's syndrome to undergo blood tests?
What is the primary reason for people with Gilbert's syndrome to undergo blood tests?
What is the typical outcome of blood tests for people with Gilbert's syndrome?
What is the typical outcome of blood tests for people with Gilbert's syndrome?
What is the relationship between Gilbert's syndrome and symptoms?
What is the relationship between Gilbert's syndrome and symptoms?
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What is the purpose of blood tests in people with Gilbert's syndrome?
What is the purpose of blood tests in people with Gilbert's syndrome?
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What is the frequency of asymptomatic people with Gilbert's syndrome?
What is the frequency of asymptomatic people with Gilbert's syndrome?
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What is the outcome of blood tests for people who are asymptomatic but have Gilbert's syndrome?
What is the outcome of blood tests for people who are asymptomatic but have Gilbert's syndrome?
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What is the primary reason for people with Gilbert's syndrome to seek medical attention?
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What is the relationship between Gilbert's syndrome and blood tests?
What is the relationship between Gilbert's syndrome and blood tests?
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What is the most common reason for people to discover they have Gilbert's syndrome?
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Study Notes
Liver Disorders: Case Studies
- A 49-year-old woman presents with an 8-day history of anorexia, nausea, and flu-like symptoms, with dark urine; physical examination reveals tenderness in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
Liver Function Tests (LFTs) Results
- Elevated AST and ALT, indicating liver damage
- High ALP, suggesting cholestasis
- Diagnosis: viral hepatitis
Gilbert's Syndrome
- A 43-year-old healthy male presents with elevated bilirubin levels
- Bilirubin levels are elevated due to decreased enzyme activity (UGT1A1 gene mutation)
- As a result, bilirubin builds up in the blood, causing hyperbilirubinemia
- Approximately 1 in 3 people with Gilbert's syndrome do not exhibit symptoms
- Diagnosis is often incidental, discovered through blood tests for other conditions
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Test your knowledge of liver disorders, including cases and pathologies, covered in Lecture 5 of Biochemistry.
