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Scleral Icterus

August 18th, 2017
 
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Overview

  • Look For

  • Yellowness of the conjunctiva overlying the sclera.
  • Significance

  • A relatively sensitive indicator of jaundice, occurring prior to the development of colour change in the skin.
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