Icterus (Jaundice) in Veterinary Patients
Icterus, commonly known as jaundice, is a clinical sign characterized by the yellow discoloration of skin, mucous membranes, and sclera due to hyperbilirubinemia. It indicates an underlying systemic disorder involving hepatic, biliary, or hematopoietic systems.
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- [1]Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G.. Small Animal Internal Medicine (2019)
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