Hepatomegaly Flashcards
1
Q
What are the causes of massive hepatomegaly?
A
MR HAM:
- Metastases
- Right heart failure
- HCC
- ALD
- Myeloproliferative disorders, e.g. polycythaemia rubra vera
2
Q
What are the causes of moderate hepatomegaly?
A
All causes of massive plus FAIL:
- Fatty liver disease
- Amyloidosis
- Iron (haemochromatosis)
- Leukaemia and lymphoma
3
Q
What are the causes of mild hepatomegaly?
A
All causes of moderate and massive, plus BIH:
- Biliary obstruction
- Infection, e.g. HIV, CMV, EBV
- Hepatitis
