[The Dubin-Johnson syndrome: case report and review of literature].

The Dubin-Johnson syndrome is a hereditary deficiency in the excretion ofconjugated bilirrubin by hepatocytes characterized by chronic hyperbilirubinemia, alteration in coproporphyrin metabolism, and intracellular deposition of a dark melanin-like pigment giving the liver a typical black cast. We report a 28-year-old male patient who presented conjunctival jaundice and conjugated-hyperbilirubinemia without no other alteration in hepatic biochemistry. The diagnosis of this syndrome was perfomed by using the low-risk methods of laparoscopy-facilitated hepatic biopsy and oral cholecystography In contrast, we avoided the classical Bromsulphalein test because of potential severe side effects.

[Liver damage in workers exposed to hydrocarbons].

Background And Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of hypertransaminasemia (hTAMSemia) as an indicator of liver damage and to establish the association of this hepatotoxicity with exposure to aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, and xylene [BTX]) among workers in a petrochemical company.

Patients And Method: The medical records of 167 industrial employees, 95 with hydrocarbon exposure (EHCs) and 72 without exposure (NEHCs) were reviewed. Age, sex, number of years employed, body mass index, and biochemical and hematological parameters were evaluated.