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Yellow urticaria as a rare dermatological manifestation of biliary obstruction: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Urticaria is a prevalent inflammatory dermatological condition with a global estimated lifetime prevalence of up to 20%. Yellow urticaria is not a distinct medical condition; rather, it refers to the manifestation of yellow-colored wheals that appear in certain individuals with elevated serum bilirubin levels. This excess bilirubin accumulates in various tissues, including the conjunctiva and skin. The occurrence of yellow urticaria is notably rare and uncommon. In this report, we present a case of yellow-colored urticaria in a patient diagnosed with obstructive biliary stones, complemented by a concise review of previously documented cases in the literature.

Source: Dermatology Reports

DOI: 10.4081/dr.2025.10248

Authors: Mohammad Almutairi, Khalid Nabil Nagshabandi, Reem Alsergani, Sultan Alsalem

Institution: King Saud University

Language: English

Topic: Urticaria and Related Conditions

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $539