HPB Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the appearance of faeces and urine in a patient with hepatocellular jaundice
A
Urine is beer-like
Faeces normal/pale
2
Q
Describe the appearance of faeces and urine in a patient with haemolytic jaundice
A
Dark urine and faeces
3
Q
Describe the appearance of faeces and urine in a patient with obstructive jaundice
A
Dark urine - beer like
Pale stool
4
Q
What structures lie within the porta hepatis?
A
Hepatic arteries, portal vein, bile ducts
5
Q
What is the role of the triangular and coronary ligaments in relation to the liver?
A
They connect it to the diaphragm