Question 335 · LEK · Gilbert syndrome
Which statement describing Gilbert’s syndrome is true?
- A. transaminases level is moderately increased, and bilirubin is elevated with the prevalence of conjugated bilirubin with glucuronic acid (direct bilirubin).
- B. transaminases level is normal, and bilirubin level may exceed 6 mg/dl.
- C. transaminases level is strongly elevated, and bilirubin level is moderately increased with dominance of unconjugated bilirubin („indirect bilirubin”).
- D. diagnosis is based on the presence of hyperbilirubinemia, thrombocytopenia and on elevated level of alkaline phosphatase.
- E. transaminases level is normal, and bilirubin level elevated but not exceeding 5 mg/dl.
Hint
Gilbert syndrome is a benign conjugation defect; consider what happens to liver enzymes and how high bilirubin usually rises.
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