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Co-occurrence of Gilbert's syndrome and psychosis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

A. S. Mahdi  and
M. S. Elameer
M. S. Elameer
Affiliation:
St David's Hospital Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3HB
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Abstract

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Idiopathic unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia (Gilbert's syndrome) is a common benign disorder that, when seen in association with psychiatric illnesses, often leads to the inappropriate withholding of psychotropic medication. We describe three cases with Gilbert's syndrome and psychosis in which diagnosis of Gilbert's syndrome was delayed. This led to unnecessary investigations, further relapses and increased admissions to hospital. We emphasise the need for psychiatrists to be more aware of this benign condition.

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Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 22 , Issue 9 , September 1998 , pp. 566 - 568
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Copyright © 1998 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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