Medical MCQ-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 –

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 –

Obstructive jaundice

Rotor's syndrome

Biliary cholestasis

Hemolytic jaundice

Question Category:

Pediatrics

Correct Answer:

Hemolytic jaundice

Description:

Important clues provided in question are -Increased total bilirubinI So, T unconjugated bilirubinNormal conjugated bilirubinAmongst the given options, only hemolytic jaundice causes increased unconjugated bilirubin. Remaining three cause conjugated hyperbilirubinemia.

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