Liver Failure Flashcards

1
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C/p of LCF

A

Fatigue
Fever <38.3
Fetor hepaticus
Flapping tremors

Ascites + edema
Encephalopathy
Jaundice

Skin
Endo
CVS
Kidney

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CVS manifestation of LCF

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A. Hyperdynamic circ. Du to ↑ VD material
B.. Central cyanosis and clubbing du to shunt

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3
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Blood manifestation of LCF

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A. Bleeding tendency due to ↓ coagulation factor
. Thrombocytopenia.y du to ↑ spleen
B. Anemia
C. Pancytopenia

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4
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Endocrainal manifestation of LCF

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A. Androgenic and gynecological
B.. ↑ aldestorene →↑ADH

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5
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Skin manifestation of LCF

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A. Palmar erythema
B. Spider navi
C. Paper money skin

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Explanation of ascites and edema in LCF

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① ↓ albumin → ↓ oncotic p.
②s 2 ry aldosterone → salt & water retention
③ PHT → localize, factor
④ lymphorrhoea

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7
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Fetor hepaticas is

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  • Sweetish musty faecal odour of mouth
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8
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Explanation of fever in LCF

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» Bacteremia
»pyrogens
No kikupfer cell

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