Tag: ethnic predisposition

  • Icterus (Chronic Familial)

    Icterus (Chronic Familial) Definition and Description of Icterus (Chronic Familial) Icterus, more commonly known as jaundice, represents a yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bilirubin in the bloodstream. Chronic Familial Icterus refers to a genetically inherited condition that leads to persistent jaundice due to the body’s…

  • Gilbert-Lereboullet Syndrome

    Gilbert-Lereboullet Syndrome Definition and Description of Gilbert-Lereboullet Syndrome Gilbert-Lereboullet Syndrome is a benign liver condition characterized by an elevated level of bilirubin in the blood. It results from the liver’s inability to process bilirubin appropriately. This syndrome is caused by a genetic mutation that affects the enzyme responsible for bilirubin conjugation, resulting in unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia.…