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Definition of Jaundice, obstructive
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Jaundice, obstructive: Jaundice caused by obstruction of the drainage through the bile ducts, as may occur with gallstones. Symptoms of obstructive jaundice include the typical yellowing of jaundice as well as dark urine, pale feces, and itching. Also known as post-hepatic jaundice. Sometimes the cause of obstructive jaundice is cancer, a condition referred to as malignant obstructive jaundice.