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JH IM Board Review - Acute and Chronic Liver Disease II Flashcards

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MC liver disorder causing elevated liver enzymes in the USA?

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NAFLD.

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NAFLD - Prevalence:

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40%, depending on definition used and population studied.

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NAFLD - Epidemiology and race:

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1/3 of cases of chronic liver disease in the primary care setting.

==> HISPANICS HIGH, AFRICAN AMERICANS LOW.

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NAFLD - Leading cause of death:

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Cardiovascular disease.

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How many pts with NASH eventually progress to cirrhosis?

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15-20%.

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MAIN risk factor for NAFLD:

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Metabolic syndrome ==> Mainly, OBESITY + DM.

==> Insulin resistance is a hallmark.

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NAFLD - AST and ALT:

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Usually AST/ALT <1, UNLESS ADVANCED FIBROSIS OR CIRRHOSIS ==> Then AST/ALT >1.

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NAFLD - Hepatomegaly caused by …?

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Steatosis.

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NAFLD - How to Dx:

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LIVER BIOPSY = GOLD STANDARD.

==> Reveals either steatosis or steatonecrosis +/- fibrosis.

==> In advanced stages, histology loses characteristic fatty infiltration and may be called “cryptogenic” cirrhosis.

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NALFD - Tx:

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  1. Weight loss, strict glucose control, Tx of HTN, and lipid management are recommended.
  2. Vitamin E (800 IU/day) ==> Improves liver histology in biopsy-proven NASH. Unknown effects in pts with DM or cirrhosis.
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NAFLD - Insulin sensitizers and lipid-lowering agents?

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NOT CONCLUSIVELY SHOWN BENEFIT.

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NAFLD - Liver transplantation:

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Prognosis is worse in:

  1. Pts aged 60 or older.
  2. BMI 30 or greater.
  3. DM.

==> Recurrence of NAFLD and NASH after transplantation is well-described.

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Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) - Genetics:

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  1. C282Y homozygotes ==> 85-90%.
  2. H63D homozygotes.
  3. C282Y/H63D compound heterozygotes.

==> Numerous other mutations eg S65C, G93R.

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HH - Pathogenesis:

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Incr. intestinal iron ABSORPTION:

==> Possibly caused by decr. production of the hepatic hormone HEPCIDIN, resulting in hepatic accumulation of iron.

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HH - NON-HFE-related HH include mutations of:

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  1. Hemojuvelin (HJV) gene.
  2. Hepcidin (HAMP) gene.
  3. Transferrin receptor 2 (TfR2) gene.

==> AFRICAN IRON OVERLOAD (Bantu siderosis) is a non-HFE-related HH that is worsened by dietary iron loading.

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HH more common in men or women?

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10X more common in men.

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HH - Hepatomegaly when?

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EARLY in the disease.

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HH - HCC risk?

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SIGNIFICANT once cirrhosis develops.

==> 5%/y.

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HH - Dx - Which clues should prompt HFE mutation analysis?

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  1. Transferrin saturation >45%.
  2. Elevated FERRITIN in high-risk groups.

==> Gene analysis to detect C282Y or H63D mutations.

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HH - Dx - What is the next step if compound heterozygote (C282Y/H63D), C282Y heterozygote, or non-C282Y is found?

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Need to r/o CONCOMITANT liver or hematologic conditions that may lead to 2o iron overload.

  1. LIVER ==> HCV, HBV, ALD, NAFLD.
  2. HEMATOLOGIC ==> Thal major, frequent blood transfusions, chronic hemodialysis.
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HH - Dx - Liver Bx:

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When:

  1. Ferritin >1000μg/L.
  2. Elevated liver enzymes.

==> To stage degree of fibrosis or cirrhosis, or when not C282Y homozygote to r/o other liver diseases.

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HH - Dx - Screen 1st-degree members:

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Either via serum transferrin saturation and ferritin.

==> Or by genetic testing.

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HH - Tx - Phlebotomy:

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1 unit WEEKLY or BIWEEKLY (as tolerated) until goal serum ferritin of 50 to 100μg/L, followed by maintenance phlebotomy at intervals.

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HH - Phlebotomy can improve:

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  1. Cardiac function.
  2. Diabetes.
  3. Skin hyperpigmentation.
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HH - Phlebotomy CANNOT improve:

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  1. Arthropathy.
  2. Established cirrhosis.
  3. Testicular atrophy.
  4. Cardiomyopathy.
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HH - Tx - Iron chelation (deferoxamine):

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Reasonable alternative when phlebotomy IS RESTRICTED BY ANEMIA.

==> It is also the 1st line therapy for iron overload because of ineffective erythropoiesis.

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HH - Tx - What to avoid?

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VITAMIN C.

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AAT Def. - Lung and liver disease?

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  1. ABSOLUTE AAT deficiency leads to LUNG disease ALONE.

2. RELATIVE AAT deficiency leads to LIVER +/- LUNG disease.

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AAT def. - Lung disease results from …?

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An imbalance between destructive neutrophil elastase + protective AAT in the lung.

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AAT def. - Liver injury results from …?

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Intrahepatocytic AAT accumulation within the RER.

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MC GENETIC cause of PEDIATRIC LIVER DISEASE:

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AAT deficiency.

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MC genetic cause of COPD:

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AAT def.

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AAT def. - Clinical presentation as early as?

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4-8 weeks.

  1. Persistent jaundice.
  2. Elevated aminotransferases.
  3. Hepatomegaly.
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AAT def. - Portal HTN may develop in …?

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Late childhood or early adolescence.

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AAT def. may rarely be associated with:

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  1. Necrotizing panniculitis.

2. WEGENER.

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AAT def. - Dx - When to consider screening?

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In adults with chronic idiopathic hepatitis OR cryptogenic cirrhosis.

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AAT def. - Dx - How to screen first?

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Using SERUM AAT levels.

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AAT def. - Dx - When to obtain the phenotype?

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Phenotype analysis if AAT level is below normal.

==> ZZ phenotype associated with advanced liver disease.

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AAT def. - Histopathology:

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PAS(+) + Diastase-resistant globules in hepatocytic ER.

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AAT def. - Tx - Under investigation?

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IV infusions of AAT derived from pooled plasma or obtained by recombinant DNA methods.

==> Under investigation for LUNG disease.

==> NOT successful for LIVER disease.

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AAT def. - Tx - Liver transplantation?

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The ONLY VIABLE THERAPY for the liver disease component ==> CURATIVE.

==> 5y post-transplant survival of 80-85% in adults.

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Wilson - ATP7B mutation:

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==> Decr. biliary EXCRETION of hepatocellular copper.

==> Cu accumulation in the liver + brain + cornea + kidneys with subsequent injury thought to caused by oxidative stress.

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ATP7B mutation also prevents integration …?

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Of copper into ceruloplasmin (ie apoceruloplasmin).

==> Shortens ceruloplasmin’s half-life ==> Causing lower blood concentration.

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Wilson - Prevalence:

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30/ million.

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Wilson disease - Acute liver failure can present with …?

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  1. COOMBS-NEGATIVE hemolytic anemia.

2. Acute renal failure.

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Wilson - AP?

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Inappropriately SUBNORMAL.

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Wilson - In 1 study, AP/Bilirubin ratio …?

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AP/Bil <4 + AST/ALT >2.2 ==> 100% sens and spec for identifying acute liver failure because of Wilson disease.

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Wilson - Can also affect with other organs (besides liver and neuro/psychiatric abnormalities):

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  1. Kidneys (nephrolithiasis).
  2. Heart (cardiomyopathy).
  3. Pancreas (pancreatitis).
  4. Endocrine system (hypoparathyroidism, infertility).
  5. Skeletal system (osteoporosis).
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Wilson - Dx - When to suspect?

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Consider in ANY individual between ages 3 and 55 with acute hepatitis or jaundice of unclear causes.

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Wilson - Dx - Kayser-Fleischer rings are present in …?

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95% of pts with NEUROLOGIC manifestations.

==> ONLY 40-60% of pts with mainly HEPATIC manifestations.

51
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Kayser-Fleischer rings specific for Wilson?

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NOT specific ==> Can manifest in CHRONIC CHOLESTATIC DISEASES.

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Wilson - Dx - Serum ceruloplasmin?

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Usually markedly LOW.

==> May be NORMAL or even MILDLY ELEVATED in the setting of acute inflammation.

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Wilson - Dx - Urine copper excretion?

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Typically >100μg, but even levels greater than 40μg warrant further work-up

==> NOT specific; levels greater than 100μg can be seen in AIH + other chronic liver diseases.

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Wilson - Dx - Penicillamine challenge during 24h urine collection?

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Has only been standardized for children.

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Wilson - When to liver Bx?

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When biochem is indeterminate.

==> Liver Bx for copper quantification and histology.

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Wilson - Liver Bx results?

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  1. Copper >250μg/g of dry liver weight confirms diagnosis.

2. Copper <50μg/g in UNTREATED pts EXCLUDES Wilson.

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Wilson - Histopathology:

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Early histology shows:

  1. Micro/macrovesicular steatosis.
  2. Glycogenated hepatocytic nuclei.
  3. Focal necrosis.
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Wilson - Tx - Primary Tx:

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CHELATION with oral D-penicillamine or trientine.

==> TRIENTINE is better tolerated and more commonly used in the USA.

==> Neurologic exacerbation after starting Tx is more common with D-penicillamine.

==> Monitor Tx using 24h urinary copper excretion.

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Wilson - Tx - Role of oral zinc?

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Induces enterocyte METALLOTHIONEIN ==> Binds dietary copper and prevents its GI absorption.

==> Use in PREsymptomatic pts or those on maintenance Tx.

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Wilson - Which foods to avoid?

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Shellfish, mushrooms, chocolate, organ meats ==> High Cu concentrations.

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Wilson - Liver transplantation?

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Corrects the fundamental defect in hepatic copper excretion and should be offered to pts with advanced or acute fulminant disease.

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Pregnancy-specific liver diseases - Abnormal liver tests occur in …?

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3-5% of all pregnancies.

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Pregnancy-specific liver diseases - Etiology:

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Several different disease processes but NO clearly defined causes.

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Pregnancy-specific liver diseases - Pathogenesis?

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Abnormal INTRAMITOCHONDRIAL fatty acid oxidation has been linked to acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP).

==> This is LESS established in HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets) syndrome.

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Pregnancy-specific liver diseases - Mutations?

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  1. Several possible mutations, particularly of long-chain 3-hydroxyachyl-CoA dehydrogenase (LCHAD).
  2. Babies of mothers with AFLP should undergo genetic screening for LCHAD mutations.
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Pregnancy-specific liver diseases - All pregnancy-specific liver diseases tend to be recurrent in subsequent pregnancies, except for …?

A

AFLP.

==> Notable exception is women who carry LCHAD mutation ==> Recurrence in 20-70% of subsequent pregnancies.

67
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Viral hep - MC CHRONIC VIRAL HEP WORLDWIDE?

68
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Viral hep - MC CHRONIC VIRAL HEP IN THE USA?

69
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HAV - How many are positive for Anti-HAV in the USA?

70
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HAV - Incubation period:

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2 to 6 weeks.

71
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HAV - Transmission:

A

F-O transmission.

72
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HAV - Several clinical patterns:

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  1. Self-limited hep +/- jaundice (typical).
  2. Prolonged cholestasis (uncommon).
  3. Protracted relapsing course (uncommon).
  4. Fulminant liver failure (rare).
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HAV - What percentage of pts develops a prolonged and relapsing course and with what is it associated?

A

2-15%.

  1. Arthritis.
  2. Vasculitis.
  3. Cryoglobulinemia.

==> Relapses resemble the original episode, including serum anti-HAV IgM positivity.

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HAV - Who is at risk for fulminant liver failure?

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  1. Elderly.

2. Those with concomitant chronic liver disease.

75
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HAV - Chronic infection?

A

NEVER results in chronic infection.

76
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HAV vaccines for:

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  1. Travelers to endemic areas.
  2. Military workers.
  3. IV drug users.
  4. Chronic liver disease.
  5. Family members of infected pts.
77
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HAV - Post exposure proph?

A

Ig prophylaxis is 80-90% effective if given WITHIN 2 WEEKS following exposure.

78
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HAV - Role of prednisolone?

A

In the PROLONGED CHOLESTATIC variant.

==> 30mg daily tapered over 21 days ==> MAY shorten the duration of JAUNDICE/PRURITUS.

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HBV - Epidemiology:

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350 million individuals chronically infected worldwide.

==> Carrier rates vary greatly depending on geographic region.

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HBV - 3 categories of prevalence:

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  1. LOW (0.1-2%) ==> USA, Australia, Western Europe.
  2. INTERMEDIATE (3-7%) ==> Japan, Mediterranean basin, Latin America, Middle East.
  3. HIGH (8-20%) ==> China, Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa.
81
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What percentage of chronic HBV carriers eventually develops serious complications?

82
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High risk for vertical transmission?

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85-90% in mothers with HIGH SERUM HBV DNA levels + Presence of HBeAg.

83
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HBV - High-risk adults:

A
  1. Health care workers.
  2. IVDA.
  3. Hemodialysis pts.
  4. MSM.
  5. Sexually promiscuous individuals.
  6. Institutionalized pts.
  7. Immigrants from HBV-endemic regions.
  8. Household members of chronic carriers.
84
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HBV - Chronic hep and fulminant liver failure?

A

<5% ==> Chronic hep.

0.1-0.5% ==> Fulminant liver failure.

85
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HBV - Chronicity for neonates and 1-5yo?

A

Neonates ==> 90% chronic hep B AT BIRTH.

1-5yo ==> 25-50%.

86
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HBV - Mortality from fulminant course?

87
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HBV - What is associated with an increased risk of HCC, even without cirrhosis?

A

Persistent presence of HBeAg + Elevated serum HBV DNA.

88
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HBV - Incubation?

A

1-4 months.

89
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HBV - Symptomatic acute hep (eg abdominal pain, low-grade fever, nausea, jaundice) occurs in …?

A

30% OF ADULTS.

10% OF CHILDREN younger than 4 years of age.

==> Clinical symptoms usually normalize after 1 to 3 months.

90
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HBV - Chronic inactive carriers with normal liver chemistries?

A
  1. Presence of anti-HBe.
  2. Minimal serum HBV DNA.
  3. At risk for HCC.

==> This phase of the disease is also known as IMMUNE TOLERANCE.

91
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HBV reactivation:

A
  1. Presence of anti-HBe.
  2. High serum HBV DNA.
  3. Intermittently elevated ALT.

==> Can occur in immunosuppression.

92
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HBV - Extrahepatic manifestations:

A

10-20% of chronic HBV.

  1. PAN.
  2. Membranous or MPGN.
  3. Mixed cryoglobulinemia.
93
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HBV - Dx:

A
  1. Serology.

2. Positive HBV DNA PCR.

94
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Serologic Dx of HBV - HBsAg seen in:

A
  1. Acute infection - Early period.
  2. Chronic infection.
  3. Reactivation/Exacerbation.
95
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Serologic Dx of HBV - Anti-HBs:

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  1. Acute infection, recovery period.
  2. Resolved previous infection.
  3. HBV immunization.
96
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Serologic Dx of HBV - HBc-IgM:

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  1. Acute infection, early period.
  2. Acute infection, window period.
  3. Reactivation/Exacerbation (+/-).
97
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Serologic Dx of HBV - HBc-IgG:

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  1. Acute infection, window period.
  2. Acute infection, recovery period.
  3. Chronic infection.
  4. Reactivation/exacerbation.
  5. Resolved prenious infection.
98
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Serologic Dx of HBV - HBeAg:

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  1. Acute infection, early period.
  2. Chronic infection (+/-).
  3. Reactivation/exacerbation (+/-).
99
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Serologic Dx of HBV - Anti-HBe:

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  1. Acute infection, window period.
  2. Acute infection, recovery period.
  3. Chronic infection (+/-).
  4. Reactivation/Exacerbation.
  5. Resolved previous infection.
100
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Serologic Dx of HBV - HBV DNA:

A
  1. Acute infection, early period.
  2. Acute infection, window period.
  3. Acute infection, recovery period.
  4. Chronic infection (variable).
  5. Reactivation/exacerbation.
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HBV - Indications for treatment - HBeAg (+):

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HBV DNA >20.000 IU/mL +

ALT >2X normal OR moderate inflammation/significant fibrosis on liver Bx.

102
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HBV - Indiciations for Tx - HBeAg (-):

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HBV DNA >2.000 IU/mL +

ALT greater than 2x normal OR moderate inflammation/significant fibrosis on liver Bx.

103
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HBV - Indications for treatment - Presence of cirrhosis:

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Presence of cirrhosis +

HBV DNA >2.000 IU/mL OR persistent ALT elevation.

104
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HBV - Tx - Drugs:

A
  1. Standard IFN-a.
  2. Peg IFN-a.
  3. Nucleos(t)ide analogues ==> Lamivudine, adefovir, entecavir, tenofovir, telbivudine.

==> Are all USA FDA-approved for the Tx of chronic HBV.

105
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HBV - Tx - Role of IFN-a:

A

Administered for a PREDEFINED duration and has the HIGHEST rate of HBeAg seroconversion (up to 50%).

==> Significant side effects (eg flu-like symptoms, bone marrow suppression, hair loss, and mood changes).

106
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HBV - Tx - Role of IFN-a - Predictors of HBeAg seroconversion include:

A
  1. Elevated pretreatment ALT.
  2. High histologic activity index.
  3. Low serum HBV DNA.
  4. HBV genotypes A and B.
107
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HBV - Tx - Role of IFN-a - Contraindications?

A

In decompensated liver disease.

108
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HBV - Tx - Role of entecavir and tenofovir:

A

Most impressive reductions in HBV DNA + The LOWEST resistance rates among the nucleos(t)ide analogues.

==> Variable durations of Tx depend on pretreatment HBeAg status and viral response.

109
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HBV - Tx - Role of entecavir and tenofovir - Durations of therapy:

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  1. HBeAg (+) ==> Continue for AT LEAST 6 MONTHS AFTER HBeAg seroconversion + Undetectable HBV DNA.
  2. HBeAg (-) ==> Continue INDEFINITELY until HBsAg clearance.
  3. Decompensated cirrhosis ==> LIFELONG Tx.
110
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Acute HBV - Antiviral Tx?

A

NOT NEEDED.

> 95% spontaneous recovery among immunocompetent individuals.

111
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Acute HBV - When to use antiviral Tx?

A

Fulminant liver disease and protracted severe course.

112
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Acute HBV - WHAT antivirals to use?

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  1. May use lamivudine or telbivudine when anticipating short Tx duration.
  2. Less preferable ==> Adefovir (weak antiviral activity, nephrotoxic potential) + Tenofovir (nephrotoxic potential).
113
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Acute HBV - IFN-a?

A

CONTRAINDICATED.

114
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HBV and HCC screening?

A

Routine HCC screening in HIGH RISK HBV carriers:

  1. Asian men >40.
  2. Asian women >50.
  3. Africans >20.
  4. Cirrhotic pts.

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