L5: Liver Cell Failure Manifestations Flashcards
Def of LCF
- Is the inability of the liver to perform its normal synthetic and metabolic functions as part of normal physiology.
Forms of LCF
CP of LCF
Failure of general Health
CP of LCF
with fatigue & weight loss
Fever
CP of LCF
of low grade due to pyrogens released from damaged liver cells, HCC, or infection (SBP)
Fetor Hepaticus
CP of LCF
- sweetish, fecal smell due to failure to detoxify mercaptans due to LCF or shunts
IGT
CP of LCF
- Acute liver failure → hypoglycemia.
- Chronic liver failure → impaired glucose tolerance & rarely DM.
Endocrinal Manifestations in males
CP of LCF
- Gynecomastia, feminine hair distribution, decreased libido, impotence, testicular atrophy.
Endocrinal Manifestations in female
CP of LCF
- Atrophy of the breasts, decreased libido, amenorrhea, infertility
mechanism of Endocrinal Manifestations
CP of LCF
Unknown but may be increased estrogen & decreased testosterone
Increased Incidence of Infection
CP of LCF
SBP
Cutaneous Signs of LCF
Spider Naevi
- Central artery with radiating capillaries, at the distribution of SVC
Palmar Erythema
Palms are red in color
Paper Money Skin
Many small B.V. scattered through the skin in random fashion
Leukonychia
due to hypoproteinemia
Kolionychia
due to IDA
Cardiovascular system effects in LCF
- Hyperkinetic circulation
- Hepato-pulmonary syndrome
- Platypnea & orthodeoxia
Hyperkinetic circulation in LCF
Hepato-pulmonary syndrome in LCF
Platypnea & orthodeoxia
Hematological Effects in LCF
Jaundice in LCF
Hepatocellular Jaundice
Def of Ascites
Accumulation of excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Types of Ascites
Theories of Ascitis Formation
pathogenesis of Ascitis in Liver Cirrhosis