title: Evaluation of jaundice in general practice.
abstract: Though there are many causes of jaundice, the GP's role is to differentiate that which is secondary to obstruction from that which is caused by viral hepatitis. Useful laboratory tests for both have changed in recent years and the diagnosis and treatment of extrahepatic obstruction has been revolutionised by endoscopic techniques.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Stevens
mesh_terms: D002758:Cholangiography; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005194:Family Practice; D006525:Hepatitis, Viral, Human / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007565:Jaundice / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D008111:Liver Function Tests