TY - JOUR
T1 - Inborn errors of bilirubin metabolism
AU - Wolkoff, A. W.
AU - Berk, P. D.
AU - Berlin, N. I.
PY - 1975
Y1 - 1975
N2 - The disorders of bilirubin metabolism are, for the most part, completely innocuous. The single exception, Type 1 congenital nonhemolytic jaundice, while usually lethal, is extremely rare. Hence, this entire category of conditions can hardly be said to constitute a significant public health problem. Its importance lies in the fact that the study of these conditions has stimulated much of the current understanding of bilirubin metabolism and hepatic excretory function. Furthermore, the accurate diagnosis of individual cases is essential to avoid the unnecessary surgery and economic hardship which may otherwise afflict affected individuals.
AB - The disorders of bilirubin metabolism are, for the most part, completely innocuous. The single exception, Type 1 congenital nonhemolytic jaundice, while usually lethal, is extremely rare. Hence, this entire category of conditions can hardly be said to constitute a significant public health problem. Its importance lies in the fact that the study of these conditions has stimulated much of the current understanding of bilirubin metabolism and hepatic excretory function. Furthermore, the accurate diagnosis of individual cases is essential to avoid the unnecessary surgery and economic hardship which may otherwise afflict affected individuals.
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U2 - 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)31976-9
DO - 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)31976-9
M3 - Article
C2 - 806753
AN - SCOPUS:0016737168
SN - 0025-7125
VL - 59
SP - 803
EP - 816
JO - Medical Clinics of North America
JF - Medical Clinics of North America
IS - 4
ER -
