Dubin Johnson syndrome

Dubin Johnson syndrome definition - medical

Du·bin John·son syndrome (do͞oˈbĭn-jŏnˈsən)

noun
An inherited defect in hepatic excretory function marked by an increase of serum bilirubin concentration, an excessive urinary excretion of abnormal proportions of a form of coproporphyrin, a retention of dark pigment by hepatocytes, and the nonvisualization of the gall bladder using a cholecystogram. Also called chronic idiopathic jaundice.

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