Can Bilirubin Levels be Correlated with Specific Diseases?
Yes, bilirubin levels can be correlated with specific diseases. For example: - Gilbert's Syndrome: Characterized by mild, chronic unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia without overt hemolysis. - Dubin-Johnson Syndrome: Marked by conjugated hyperbilirubinemia with darkly pigmented liver on histology. - Hemolytic Anemia: Elevated unconjugated bilirubin due to excessive breakdown of red blood cells. - Hepatitis: Elevated levels of both conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin due to impaired liver function.
