EyeRounds Online Atlas of Ophthalmology

Contributor:
William Charles Caccamise Sr,MD, Retired Clinical Asst Prof of Ophthal. U.of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry

Category: Systemic Disorders
Diagnosis: icterus/jaundice

Image Comments:

India is rife with hepatitis. Because of heavy skin pigmentation, jaundice of the skin may not be evident. Jaundice of the eyes frequently is the first clinical evidence of hepatitis. Bilirubin salts are deposited diffusely in the conjunctiva and episclera. The sclera is not involved unless the jaundice is severe. The photo shows icterus/jaundice.

 

 

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