>35 μmol/L. In jaundice, the important rapid differentiation of the main causes (hepatitis, biliary stasis, hemolysis, resolution of hematoma or congenital causes) can often be obtained by doing: Urinary bilirubin and urobilinogen Hepatitis serology should be done in all patients with cholestasis, as distinguishing hepatitis from extra-hepatic obstructive causes may be very difficult. Liver function tests Serum antinuclear antibodies (ANAs), anti-smooth muscle antibody (ASMA) MRCP may become the test of choice in obstructive jaundice Liver biopsy Treatment will depend on the diagnosis and cause of the jaundice in each individual case a. Blood transfusion or platelet transfusion for hemolytic anemia b. Treatment of infections c. Surgery for obstructive lesions Others: a. Rest b. Fluids c. Vitamin B TABLE OF CONTENT...
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