Jaundice is yellowing of the eyes and skin caused by a buildup of bilirubin in the body.
The eyes or skin may look yellow, and some people also notice dark urine, pale stool, itching, abdominal pain, fever, or feeling unwell.
Imaging helps when doctors need to look for blockage of the bile ducts, liver disease, gallstones, inflammation, or a mass causing the jaundice.
Ultrasound, CT, or MRI may be used to look for bile duct blockage, liver disease, gallstones, or tumors causing the jaundice.
Treatment depends on the cause and may involve treating liver disease, removing a blockage, or addressing infection or cancer.
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