Crigler Najjar syndrome- type 2
Overview
Crigler-Najjar syndrome, type 2: A rare congenital condition involving a partial absence of the liver enzyme called glucoronyl transferase which is needed to change bilirubin into a form that can be removed from the body. The bilirubin builds up in the body and causes damage and symptoms but to a lesser extent than in type 1.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Crigler-Najjar syndrome, type 2 includes the 5 symptoms listed below: * Jaundice * High blood bilirubin level * Yellow skin * Yellow eyes * Low level of glucoronyl transferase
Causes
* Jaundice * Yellow eyes * Yellow skin
Diagnosis
The phrase "signs of Crigler-Najjar syndrome, type 2" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Crigler-Najjar syndrome, type 2 that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Crigler-Najjar syndrome, type 2" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Crigler-Najjar syndrome, type 2. The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Crigler-Najjar syndrome, type 2. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Crigler-Najjar syndrome, type 2 has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Crigler-Najjar syndrome, type 2 signs or Crigler-Najjar syndrome, type 2 symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Crigler-Najjar syndrome, type 2 may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Crigler-Najjar syndrome, type 2 symptoms.