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GILBERT’S SYNDROME-A RARE CASE PRESENTATION: CASE STUDY

*Dr. Zahra Noor, Dr. Sunera Qadeer, Dr. Moattar Asmat

Gilbert syndrome is benign, often familial condition characterized by recurrent but asymptomatic mild unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia in the absence of hemolysis or underlying liver disease. If, it becomes apparent, it is not until adolescence and then usually in association with stress such as intercurrent illness, fasting or strenuous exercise. We hereby report a case of 33 year old male presented with history of recurrent episodes of mild jaundice, anorexia and abdominal pain. Liver function tests showed raised unconjugated hyperbilirunbinemia and normal SGPT, serum alkalinephosphatase, serum albumin and prothrombin time. Hemolysis was excluded by normal hemoglobin, peripheral blood film and reticulocyte count and finally he was diagnosed to have Gilbert’s syndrome. Patient was reassured about self-resolving nature of this benign condition. Keywords: Gilbert Syndrome, familial non-hemolytic jaundice, hereditary non-hemolytic hyperbilirubinaemia,

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