Harrison's 337- Cirrhosis & It's Complications Flashcards
What is the pathological role of stellate cells in the development of cirrhosis?
Production of Collagen - Fibrosis
Apart from the precursor stage of Fibrosis, What are the other gross features that arise in liver Cirrhosis? (3)
Nodule Formation
Functional & Size Decline
Blood flow Stagnation
Cutaneous manifestations of cirrhosis include :
Jaundice Spider angiomata Skin telangiectasias ("paper money skin") Palmar erythema Clubbing
Hematological manifestations of cirrhosis include :
Bleeding Tendency (PTT↑, VitK loss)
Hypoalbuminemia
Hyperammonemia
Vascular manifestations of cirrhosis include :
Portal Hypertension
Ascites
Portacaval Anastomosis
Pedal Edema, Pleural Effusion
What are the 3 enzyme systems that are involved in ethanol metabolism in the liver?
ADH-ALDH
MEOS (Microsomal ethanol oxidizing system)
Peroxisomal Catalase
What is the missing step:
Ethanol Metabolised by ADH → _______ → Kupffer Cell Release TNF → Activation of Stellate Cells → Fibrosis
What is the missing step:
Ethanol Metabolised by ADH→ Acetaldehyde→ Kupffer Cell Release TNF→Activation of Stellate Cells→Fibrosis
What is the missing step:
Ethanol Metabolised by ADH→ Acetaldehyde→ _____ Cell Release TNF→Activation of Stellate Cells→Fibrosis
What is the missing step:
Ethanol Metabolised by ADH→ Acetaldehyde→ Kupffer Cell Release TNF→Activation of Stellate Cells→Fibrosis
What is the missing step:
Ethanol Metabolised by ADH→ Acetaldehyde→ Kupffer Cell Release TNF→Activation of ____ Cells→Fibrosis
What is the missing step:
Ethanol Metabolised by ADH→ Acetaldehyde→ Kupffer Cell Release TNF→Activation of Stellate Cells→Fibrosis
Fibrosis of the liver usually takes -
10 years
How does these values change with Ethanol consumption:
TGA (ICM)
Beta-Oxidation
Lipoprotein Secretion
How does these values change with Ethanol consumption:
TGA (ICM)↑
Beta-Oxidation↓
Lipoprotein Secretion↓
What are the clinical signs & symptoms unique to ALD Cirrhosis?
Parotid Gland Enlargement
What are the diagnostic measures for ALD Cirrhosis?
Fibroscan
Liver Biopsy after 6 months of withdrawal
What supplemental treatment is possible for ALD Cirrhosis?
Acamprosate Calcium
What are the anti-inflammatory agents used in ALD Cirrhosis?
Glucocorticoids
Pentoxifylline
HCV can lead to 80% of pateints developing Chronic hepatitis that leads to __% of them having Cirrhosis (some ALD related)
HCV can lead to 80% of pateints developing Chronic hepatitis that leads to 30% of them having Cirrhosis (some ALD related)
ALD , Hemochromatosis, Hepatic Venous outflow obstruction, Chronic biliary obstruction, Jejunoileal Bypass, and Indian childhood cirrhosis all cause __________ type of Cirrhosis!
ALD , Hemochromatosis, Hepatic Venous outflow obstruction, Chronic biliary obstruction, Jejunoileal Bypass, and Indian childhood cirrhosis all cause Micronodular type of Cirrhosis! (3mm>)
Viral hepatitis (HBV or HCV), Wilson’s disease, alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, Late Stage ALD Cirrhosis, Hepatotoxic Drugs & Toxins all cause __________ type of Cirrhosis!
Viral hepatitis (HBV or HCV), Wilson’s disease, alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, Late Stage ALD Cirrhosis, Hepatotoxic Drugs & Toxins all cause Macronodular type of Cirrhosis! (3mm
HBV can lead to 5% of pateints developing Chronic hepatitis that leads to __% of them having Cirrhosis
HBV can lead to 5% of pateints developing Chronic hepatitis that leads to 20% of them having Cirrhosis
HBV Cirrhosis Hepatocyte will appear
Finely granular, Highly Eosinophilic, Ground-Glass Appearance Hepatoctes
In Cirrhotic HBV the treatment of Choice is :
Entecavir Monotherapy
In Cirrhotic HCV the treatment of Choice is :
Ledipasvir & Sofosbuvir
What are the autoimmune markers for AIH?
as a cause of Cirrhosis
ASMA
ANA
What is the epidemiological trend regarding NAFLD?
RISING WITH OBESITY
Median Age and Common Gender of PBC?
50 years old, Female
What is the recommended treatment of PBC with Uncompensated Cirrhosis?
Liver Transplant + UDCA (lowers progression)
In 90% of PBC patients we will see in lab test the ___ Antigen.
In 90% of PBC patients we will see in lab test the AMA Antigen.
PBC is a progressive cholestatic disease characterized by destruction of (Intra/Extra)hepatic bile ducts, periportal inflammation and fibrosis.
PBC is a progressive cholestatic disease characterized by destruction of Intrahepatic bile ducts, periportal inflammation and fibrosis.
What are the clinical signs & symptoms unique to PBC Cirrhosis?
Severe Fatigue
Itchy skin
Xanthomata/Xanthoma
Osteopenia
Apart from AMA detection, what else are important criteria for diagnosis of PBC? (other 10% of non-AMA PBC Patients)
- Cholangiography to rule out PSC
- Liver Biopsy