Hepatitis & Cirrhosis Flashcards
Liver Function Tests
Aminotransferases (ALT/AST) Alkaline phosphatase (AP) Gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) Albumin Prothrombin time (PT) BIlirubin
Types of Autoimmune Hepatitis
Type 1 (Classic) Type 2 (ALK-1)
Who does type 1 autoimmune hepatitis affect?
Women of all ages
Who does type 2 autoimmune hepatitis affect?
Girls & young women
Clinical Manifestations of Autoimmune Hepatitis
Mostly asymptomatic
Advanced cirrhosis
Fulminant hepatitis
Labs for Autoimmune Hepatitis
Serological markers present
Aminotransferases more elevated than bilirubin & AP
Extrahepatic Manifestations of Autoimmune Hepatitis
Hemolytic anemia Thyroiditis Celiac sprue ITP Type I DM UC
Treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis
Corticosteroids
Azathioprine (2nd line)
Acute Complications of Steroid Therapy
HGN Hyperglycemia Insomnia Psychosis Gastric Irritaiton
Chronic Complications of Steroid Therapy
Osteoporosis PUD Glaucoma Cataracts Immunosuppresion
Define Hemochromatotosis
Gene defect resulting in increased iron absorption in the intestinal tract from the diet
What does hemochromatosis eventually lead to?
Cirrhosis
Cardiomyopathy
DB
Hypogonadism
When do symptoms of hemochromatosis usually occur?
Around age 40
Iron stores reach 15-40 g
Females delayed due to menstruation & breast feeding
Clinical Manifestations of Hemochromatosis are Influenced by What
Age Sex Alcohol use Dietary iron Menstruation & breast feeding
What factors accelerate the process of hemochromatosis?
Alcohol abuse
Hepatitis C
Classic Presentation of Hemochromatosis
Cutaneous hyperpigmentation
DM
Cirrhosis
Reversible Cardiovascular Manifestations of Hemochromatosis
Cardiomyopathy
Vibrio vulnificus
Conduction disturbances
Listeria monocytogenes
Reversible Liver Manifestations of Hemochromatosis
Pastcuerlla psudotubercullosis
Abdominal pain
Elevated LFTs
Hepatomegaly
Reversible Skin Manifestations fo Hemochromatosis
Bronzing
Grayness
Irreversible Liver Manifestations of Hemochromatosis
Cirrhosis
Hepatocellular CA
Irreversible Anterior Pituitary Gland Manifestations of Hemochromatosis
Gonadotropin insufficiency
Irreversible Pancreas Manifestations of Hemochromatosis
DM
Irreversible Thyroid Manifestations of Hemochromatosis
Hypothyroidism
Irreversible Genitalia Manifestations of Hemochromatosis
Primary hypogonadism
Irreversible Joint Manifestations of Hemochromatosis
Psuedogout
Diagnosis of Hemochromatosis
Clinical +
Elevated transferrin
Pathologic
Liver biopsy (gold-standard)
Treatment of Hemochromatosis
Avoid red meat/ iron supplements Avoid ETOH Avoid raw seafood Hepatitis A&B vaccinations Phlebotomy: take off blood
Define Phlebotomy
Removal of 500 mL of blood
Goal of Phlebotomy
Hgb = 10-12 gm/dL
Ferritin
Maintenance Phlebotomy
Every 2-4 months
Define Wilson’s Disease
Organ damage due to copper build up in the liver & brain
Pathogenesis of Wilson’s Disease
Affects the carrier protein of copper
Impairs excretion of copper via bile
Clinical Manifestations of Wilson’s Disease
Varies & non-specific
Liver disease (young children)
Neurologic symptoms
Psychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis of Wilson’s Disease
Ceruoplasmin level
24 hour urine
Kayser-Fleischer rings in eyes
Treatment of Wilson’s Disease
Chelation therapy with D-penicillamine
Three Stages of Alcoholic Liver Disease
Fatty liver (statosis)
Alcoholic hepatitis
Alcoholic fibrosis & cirrhosis
Fatty Liver
Occur within hours of alcohol binge
Tender hepatomegaly
Transaminases mildly elevated
Can occur in obese individuals & pregnancy
Clinical Manifestations of Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anorexia N/V Weight loss Abdominal pain Poor nutritional status Jaundice Fever
Physical Exam Findings in Alcoholic Hepatitis
Spider angiomas Palmar erythema Gynecomastia Parotid enlargement Testicular atrophy Ascites Encephalopathy
Lab Findings in Alcoholic Hepatitis
Leukocytosis Anemia Transaminases elevated Increased alkaline phosphatase Hyperbilirubinemia Hypoalbunemia (severe disease) Coagulopathy (severe disease) Elevated ammonia level (severe disease)
Complications of Alcoholic Liver Disease
Alcoholic fatty liver is reversible Alcoholic hepatitis usually reversible Cirrhosis GI bleed Esophageal varices Gastritis/PUD
Treatment of Alcoholic Liver Disease
Cessation of alcohol
Nutrition
Vitamin B12 & folate supplements
Fluids
R/O other causes for fever, liver disease
Glucocorticosteroids for severe hepatitis
Liver transplant
Factors Influencing Toxicity in Toxic Hepatitis
Excessive intake Excessive cytochrome P450 activity Decrease metabolism pathways to liver Depletion of glutathione stores Concomitant use of ETOH or other drugs Comorbid illness Advancing age Nutritional status
Epidemiology of Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI)
Most common cause of liver failure in the US
Level of Injury in DILI
Elevations in liver enzymes Acute hepatitis Cholestasis Cytotoxic or mixed Steatosis Discontinuation of agent
Most common drugs implicated in DILI in the US
Acetaminophen
Antibiotics
Treatment of Acetaminophen Overdose
Acetaminophen level
Activated charcoal
N-acetylcysteine
Greater Risk of Developing Hepatotoxicity in Acetaminophen Intoxication
Ingestion of >7.5-10 g/day
Ingestions of