Hereditary hyperbilirubinemia

Hereditary hyperbilirubinemia refers to the condition where levels of bilirubin are elevated, for reasons that can be attributed to a metabolic disorder.

Hereditary hyperbilirubinemia
Bilirubin levels are increased by this condition
SpecialtyEndocrinology 

An example is Crigler–Najjar syndrome.

Symptoms

UGT1A1 gene mutations causes the condition. As a result, there can be reduced functionality of the bilirubin-UGT enzyme. Eventually it causes unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice as substance accumulates in the body due to the reduced ability of the enzyme.[1]

References

  1. Reference, Genetics Home. "Crigler-Najjar syndrome". Genetics Home Reference.

Further reading

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