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Haemochromatosis is a disorder of iron metabolism where excessive iron builds up in the body and accumulates in the body. It is deposited in a number of sites including the liver, heart, joints, pancreas and skin. You would expect haemochromatosis to show deranged LFTs as well as a raised serum ferritin and raised transferrin saturation.
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Haemochromatosis
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited condition that causes lung emphysema and liver cirrhosis. You would expect patients to present with shortness of breath and a raised ALP on blood results.
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
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This patient is presenting with intermittent jaundice and a high bilirubin which makes a diagnosis of Gilbert's syndrome the most likely diagnosis.
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Hepatitis E
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Wilson's disease would show a low serum ceruloplasmin and copper levels. Wilsons disease would not account for the high ALT.
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Wilson’s disease
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This patient is presenting with the signs and symptoms of Gilbert's syndrome. This condition causes intermitted episodes of jaundice which often occur due to stress, infection, fasting or exercise. Gilbert's syndrome will cause a raised bilirubin level in an otherwise normal set of bloods.
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Gilbert's syndrome
Concept
Chapter
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Gilbert's syndrome
Topic
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Gastroenterology
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A 17-year-old university student presents to the GP as he has noticed yellowing of the skin. On further questioning, he tells you this skin yellowing comes and goes. He undergoes blood tests which show a raised bilirubin. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine transaminase (ALT) and albumin are all within the normal range. He drinks two to three units of alcohol per week and his BMI is 21.

Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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