HIGH YIELD-LIVER FAILURE Flashcards

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causes of liver failure?

A

massive hepatic necrosis

drugs: acetaminophen, halothane
chemical: carbon tetrachloride
toxin: amanita phalloides
virus: HAV, HBV

chronic liver disease

hepatic dysfunction w/o necrosis

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clinical features?

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hyperbilirubinemia

hypoalbuminemia

hyperammonemia

hyper-estrogenism

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complications?

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hepatorenal syndrome

hepatopulmonary syndrome

hepatic encephalopathy

  • rigidity
  • hyperreflexia
  • asterixis
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