Bilirubinuria

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Overview

Template:Search infobox In medicine, bilirubinuria is an abnormality where bilirubin is detected in the urine.^[1]

The term “biliuria” is very similar, but more general. It refers to the presence of any bile pigment in the urine.

Differential Diagnosis

Biliary atresia
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Dubin-Johnson Syndrome
Fetal erythroblastosis
Hepatitis
Obstructive jaundice
Polycythemia Vera
Rotor’s Syndrome

Causes

Drug Causes

Isoniazid

References

↑ Stedman’s Medical Dictionary. URL: http://www.emedicine.com/asp/dictionary.asp?keyword=bilirubinuria. Accessed on: July 2, 2007.

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[1] Stedman’s Medical Dictionary. URL: http://www.emedicine.com/asp/dictionary.asp?keyword=bilirubinuria. Accessed on: July 2, 2007.

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