Cirrhosis & Portal hypertension

Question 1

describe what cirrhosis is

Answer 1

common final end point of liver disease, defined by bands of fibrosis separating regenerative nodules of hepatocytes

Question 2

what different types of cirrhosis are there

Answer 2

macronodular or micronodular(alcoholic)

Question 3

what are some of the causes of cirrhosis

Answer 3

alcohol, viral infection, NAFLD(non-alcoholic fatty liver disease), gall stones, autoimmune liver disease

Question 4

is cirrhosis reversible or irreversible

Answer 4

irreversible

Question 5

describe the effects cirrhosis has on the liver

Answer 5

alteration of hepatic vasculature and loss of hepatic function

Question 6

what are some of the complications of cirrhosis

Answer 6

portal hypertension, ascites, liver failure

Question 7

what is the most common cause of portal hypertension

Answer 7

cirrhosis

Question 8

describe the clinical features of portal hypertension

Answer 8

often asymptomatic, only evidence being splenomegaly, features of chronic liver disease may exist

Question 9

what is ascites

Answer 9

abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen