Liver Cirrhosis: Diagnostic Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
Diagnostic procedures
A
Liver Biopsy (definitive test)
Abd x-ray and Liver UTZ
CT Scan
Endoscopy
↑AST/SGOT: 4.8-19 U/L
↑ALT/SGPT: 2.4-17 U/L
↑Bilirubin: 0-0.9 mg/dl
Prolong Prothrombin Time
Normal value: 11-16 seconds
↓Serum albumin
CBC reveals anemia
Serum Ammonia
Normal value:
150-250 mg/dl or 10-80 ug/dl
2
Q
Definitive test for cirrhosis
A
Liver biopsy
3
Q
↑AST/SGOT:
↑ALT/SGPT:
↑Bilirubin:
A
↑AST/SGOT: 4.8-19 U/L
↑ALT/SGPT: 2.4-17 U/L
↑Bilirubin: 0-0.9 mg/dl
4
Q
Prolong Prothrombin Time
Normal value
A
11-16 seconds
5
Q
Serum Ammonia
Normal value
A
150-250 mg/dl or 10-80 ug/dl
