Gastro Flashcards
1
Q
what are some stigmata of chronic liver disease
A
spider naevi
gynacomastia
ascites
caput medusa
palmar erythema
jaundice
splenomegaly
2
Q
what are some precipitants of hepatic encephalopathy
A
UGIB
alcohol ingestion
portal vein thrombosis
SBP
3
Q
what
what are some differentials for confusion and low GCS
A
alcoholic encephalopathy
alcohol/drug intoxication
electrolyte disturbanc eg hyponatremia
endocrine eg hypoglycaemia
head injury eg SDH