Gilbert’s Disease

Gilbert’s Disease (Idiopathic Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia) -An autosomal dominant, benign condition, in which there is a mildly elevated unconjugated bilirubin, without either structural liver disease or hemolytic anemia. -It possibly results from an impaired uptake and conjugation of bilirubin, secondary to a deficiency of UDP glucuronyl transferase. -The diagnosis...

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Hydatid Disease

 Hydatid Disease -Hydatid cysts are the larval stage of the tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus. -Dogs are the main hosts. Man and sheep are intermediate hosts. -Hydatid disease is not uncommon amongst the mid-Wales farming communities, and up to 26% of farm dogs in this area have E. granulosus. -The incidence is also high in some regions of the Mediterranean, North...

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Coarctation of Aorta

 Coarctation of Aorta -A congenital narrowing of the aorta that may be pre- or post-ductal. -The preductal form is usually a long, narrow segment, and is associated with other cardiac defects. This type generally presents with heart failure before the age of 1 year and requires treatment in a pediatric cardiac surgical unit. -The postductal form, however, is often...

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