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Dubin-Johnson Sx - asx, black liver
Rotor Sx - NO black liver

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Dubin-Johnson Syndrome (DJS) is a liver disorder characterized by the accumulation of bilirubin in liver cells, causing a black liver discoloration. Rotor Syndrome (RS) does not cause this black liver discoloration. Both conditions may present with mild or no symptoms.

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Dubin-Johnson Syndrome (DJS) is a liver disorder characterized by the accumulation of a pigment called bilirubin in liver cells. This leads to a black or blackish-brown discoloration of the liver. However, Rotor Syndrome (RS) does not cause this black liver discoloration.

DJS is caused by a deficiency of a protein called MRP2, which is responsible for transporting bilirubin out of liver cells. On the other hand, RS is caused by a defect in the uptake of bilirubin by liver cells.

Both DJS and RS may present with mild or no symptoms. In some cases, there may be a pink or brown discoloration of the chin and increased sensitivity to sunlight in DJS.

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