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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathologic Processes > Hyperbilirubinemia > Jaundice > Jaundice, Obstructive
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Skin Manifestations > Jaundice > Jaundice, Obstructive

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Jaundice, Obstructive  

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Entry terms

  • Cholestatic Jaundice
  • Jaundice, Cholestatic
  • Jaundice, Mechanical
  • Mechanical Jaundice

Scope note

  • Jaundice, the condition with yellowish staining of the skin and mucous membranes, that is due to impaired BILE flow in the BILIARY TRACT, such as INTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS, or EXTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS.

History note

  • 2004; use CHOLESTASIS 1980-2003

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D041781

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