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Presenting to er and diagnosed with jaundice no hep or hiv/aids. bilirubin elevated ultrasound shows liver is normal. what may be the cause?

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Prehepatic cause.: Conditions with increased destruction of red blood cells also can cause elevated bilirubin levels despite normal liver ultrasound.

Answered 7/30/2018

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Missing data: It would help if you provide more specific data when you post a question. If the Bili level is modestly elevated the condition may be a simple congenital defect involving liver transport enzymes. Rotor syndrome or Dubin- Johnson syndrome both produce occasional bilirubin elevations in otherwise normal individuals. Seek out a liver specialist for an evaluation.

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