A child has bilirubin of 4 mg. Conjugated bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase are normal, bile salts and bile in urine are absent. However urobilinogen in urine is raised. What is the likely diagnosis –
Correct Answer: Hemolytic jaundice
Description: Important clues provided in question are -
Increased total bilirubin
I So, T unconjugated bilirubin
Normal conjugated bilirubin
Amongst the given options, only hemolytic jaundice causes increased unconjugated bilirubin.
Remaining three cause conjugated hyperbilirubinemia.
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