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Liver disease Flashcards

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Causes of cirrhosis

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Alcohol, Hepatitis, Non-alcoholic steatosis, PSC, PBC, Autoimmune hepatitis, Wilson’s disease, Haemochromatosis, Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, Amiodarone, Methyldopa, Methotrexate, Blood transfusions

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Drugs that can cause cirrhosis

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Amiodarone, Methyldopa, Methotrexate, Alcohol

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Sequelae of cirrhosis

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Liver failure, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Portal hypertension

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Signs of liver disease

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Spider naevi, Leukonychia, Clubbing, Dupuytren’s contracture

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Investigations for cirrhosis

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Bloods: FBC, LFTs, Clotting, Viral serology, Auto-antibodies

Liver biopsy, USS

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Blood findings in cirrhosis

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FBC: Low PLT, WCC, Ferritin
Clotting: Raised INR
LFTs: Elevated

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Management of cirrhosis

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Conservative: Avoid alcohol and NSAIDs, Lose weight
Medical: Spironolactone
Surgical: Transplantation

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Pathology of primary sclerosing cholangitis

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Fibrosis of the bile duct

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Complications of primary sclerosing cholangitis

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Cirrhosis, Cholangiocarcinoma, Hepatocellular carcinoma

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Risk factors for primary sclerosing cholangitis

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Male, Young, IBD

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Symptoms of primary sclerosing cholangitis

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Asymptomatic, Intermittent jaundice, Puritis, Abdominal pain

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Signs of primary sclerosing cholangitis

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Jaundice, Hepatomegaly

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Investigations for primary sclerosing cholangitis

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Bloods: LFTs, Antibodies

ERCP, Liver biopsy, Colonoscopy

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Blood findings with primary sclerosing cholangitis

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LFTs: Raised ALP, Bilirubin
Antibodies: ANA, SMA, ANCA, Immunoglobulins

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Management of primary sclerosing cholangitis

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Medical: Colestyramine, Ursodeoxycholic acid
Surgical: Endoscopic stenting, Transplant

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Risk factors for primary biliary cirrhosis

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Female, 50yr old

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Pathology of primary biliary cirrhosis

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Granulomatous inflammation of the bile ducts

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Symptoms of primary biliary cirrhosis

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Asymptomatic, Lethargy, Pruritis, Jaundice

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Signs of primary biliary cirrhosis

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Jaundice, Hepatosplenomegaly, Ascites, Xanthelasma, Xanthoma

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Sequelae of primary biliary cirrhosis

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Osteoporosis, Cirrhosis, Decreased vitamin absorption

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Investigations for primary biliary cirrhosis

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Bloods: LFTs, Antibodies

Liver biopsy

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Blood findings with primary biliary cirrhosis

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LFTs: Raised ALP, GGT, AST, ALT, Bilirubin
Antibodies: AMA, IgM

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Management for primary biliary cirrhosis

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Medical: Colestryramine, Ursodeoxycholic acid, Bisphosphinates
Surgical: Transplant

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Risk factors for autoimmune hepatitis

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Female, Under 50yrs

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Symptoms of autoimmune hepatitis

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Asymptomatic, Jaundice, Decreased appetite, Abdominal pain

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Signs of autoimmune hepatitis

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Jaundice, Signs of liver disease

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Investigations for autoimmune hepatits

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Bloods: LFTs, Antibodies

Liver biopsy

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Blood findings with autoimmune hepatitis

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LFTs: Raised AST, ALT, ALP, Bilirubin
Antibodies: ANA, SMA, IgG

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Management of autoimmune hepatitis

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Medical: Prednisolone, Azathioprine
Surgical: Transplant

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Pathology of haemochromatosis

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Iron overload

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Symptoms of haemochromatosis

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Lethargy, Arthalgia, Diabetes, Cardiomyopathy, Hypogonadism, Osteoporosis

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Signs of haemochromatosis

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Grey skin, Hepatomegaly

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Investigations for haemochromatosis

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Bloods: LFTs, FBC, Glucose

Liver biopsy, Echocardiogram

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Blood findings with haemochromatosis

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LFTs: Raised ALT, AST
FBC: Raised iron
Raised glucose

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Management of haemochromatosis

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Conservative: Low iron diet
Surgical: Venesection

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Pathology of Wilson’s disease

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Copper overload

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Symptoms of Wilson’s disease

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Hepatitis, Depression, Hypoparathyroidism, Tremor, Dysphagia, Dysarthria, Dementia, Ataxia

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Investigations for Wilson’s disease

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24hr urine copper, Liver biopsy, MRI

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Management of Wilson’s disease

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Conservative: Low copper diet
Medical: Penicillamine
Surgical: Transplant

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Symptoms of Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

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SoB, Jaundice

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Investigations for Alpha-1-antitypsin deficiency

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Bloods: serum alpha-1-antitrypsin

Liver biopsy, Phenotyping

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Management of Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

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COPD management, Liver transplant

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Causes of liver failure

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Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Paracetamol, Isoniazaid, PSC, PBC, Haemochromatosis, Wilson’s disease, Cirrhosis, Hepatocellular carcinoma

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Sequelae of liver failure

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Bleeding, Hypoglycaemia, Renal failure, Encephalopathy, Cerebral oedema

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Symptoms of liver failure

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RUQ pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Encephalopathy, Sequelae

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Symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy

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Mood changes, Drowsiness, Confusion, Coma

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Signs of liver failure

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Jaundice, Asterixis, Ascites, Signs of liver disease

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Investigations for liver failure

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Bloods: FBC, LFTs, Clotting, Glucose, Viral serology, Paracetamol
CXR

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Blood findings in liver failure

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FBC: Infection, Low PLT
LFTs: Deranged
Clotting: Raised INR
Glucose: Hypoglycaemia

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Management of liver failure

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Conservative: Fluid restriction
Medical: Vitamin K, Dextrose, Mannitol, Regular laxatives

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Common origins for liver metastases

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Lung, Breast, Colon, Stomach

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Risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma

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Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Afalatoxin, Anabolic steroids, Parasites

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Symptoms of liver tumour

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RUQ pain, Weight loss, Fever, Jaundice

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Signs of liver tumour

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Hepatomegaly, Jaundice, Ascites, Signs of liver disease

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Investigations for liver tumours

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Bloods: LFTs, FBC, U+Es, Clotting, Viral serology, Alpha-feta protein
CT CAP, ERCP, Biopsy

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Blood findings in liver failure

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LFTs: Raised ALT, AST, Bilirubin, Low albumin
FBC: Low PLTs
Clotting: Raised INR

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Management of liver failure

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Medical: Chemo
Surgical: Resection, Tumour embolisation

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Cause of pre-hepatic jaundice

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Haemolysis

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Causes of hepatic jaundice

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Hepatitis, Liver disease, Gilbert’s syndrome, Paracetamol, Rifampacin, Contrast

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Causes of post-hepatic jaundice

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Ascending cholangitis, Pancreatic cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma, PBC, PSC

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