Crigler-Najjar Syndrome

Overview

A familial form of congenital hyperbilirubinemia transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait. It is characterized by icterus and brain damage caused by a glucuronyl transferase deficiency in the liver and faulty bilirubin conjugation.

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Quick facts about Crigler-Najjar Syndrome

Topic type

Condition

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General Healthcare

MeSH classification

C16.320.565.300.281|C18.452.648.300.281

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