Hyperbiliverdinemia

Description

Hyperbiliverdinemia is a rare, genetic hepatic disease characterized by the presence of green coloration of the skin, urine, plasma and other body fluids (ascites, breastmilk) or parts (sclerae) due to increased serum levels of biliverdin in association with biliary obstruction and/or liver failure. Association with malnutrition, medication, and congenital biliary atresia has also been reported.

Clinical Features

Top most frequent phenotypes and symptoms related to Hyperbiliverdinemia

  • Fatigue
  • Encephalopathy
  • Jaundice
  • Elevated hepatic transaminase
  • Nausea
  • Hepatic failure
  • Ascites
  • Cholestasis
  • Decreased liver function
  • Cholelithiasis

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Incidence and onset information

— Currently we don't have prevalence information about this disease (Not enough data available about incidence and published cases.)
No data available about the known clinical features onset.

Alternative names

Hyperbiliverdinemia Is also known as green jaundice.

Researches and researchers

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Sources and references

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