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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Gilbe syndrome, true all except ?
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The correct answer is  Ans. is 'a' i.e., Causes cirrhosis Gilbe's Syndrome: ? o It is an autosomal dominant condition. o It is characterized by unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (normally the bilirubin is transpoed into liver cells by intracellular proteins. In the liver bilirubin is conjugated. This conjugation is brought about by ceain enzymes. In Gilbe's syndrome these enzymes are absent which cause unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia). The hyperbilirubinemia is usually precipitated by following conditions - Stress, Fatigue, Alcohol use, reduced calorie intake, intercurrent illness. The hepatic biochemical tests are normal except for elevated bilirubin level (serum bilirubin concentration are usually < 3mg/dl) Embryonal carcinoma The hepatic histology is normal There is no association with cirrhosis.