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Conditions: GI > Alcoholic Liver Disease > Flashcards

Alcoholic Liver Disease Flashcards

1
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What is the process of cirrhosis from alcohol?

A

Steatosis -> Steatohepatitis -> Fibrosis -> Cirrhosis

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2
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Symptoms?

A

Jaundice

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3
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Signs?

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Only really in advanced disease

  • Spider naevi
  • Palmar erythema
  • Gynaecomastia
  • Ascites
  • Encephalopathy
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4
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Investigation?

A

History
LFTs
CAGE score
USS liver

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5
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LFT results?

A
  • AST/ALT ratio high

- GGT raised

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6
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Surgical treatment?

A

Liver transplant

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7
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Pharmacological treatment?

A

Antibiotics
Vitamin K
Treat alcohol withdrawal

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8
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Other treatment?

A

Nutritional support

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