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How are cells and tissue in the liver affected by crigler-najjar syndrome

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The unconjugated bilirubin collects in the child's liver and spleen, enters circulation, and then builds up in other tissues such as the eyes and skin. This buildup causes jaundice and eventually nerve and brain damage.
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