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Liver Transplant Patient Flashcards

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O/e hints to reason for transplant

A

Slate grey pigmentation - (haemochromatosis)
Tattoos/track marks - HBV HCV
Other AI disease - PBC

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Signs of immunosuppressants

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Ciclosporin - gum hypertrophy

Steroids - cushingoid, thin skin, ecchymoses

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Top 3 reasons for liver transplantation

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Cirrhosis
Acute hepatic failure (HAV, HBV, paracetamol OD)
HCC

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4
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Success of liver transplantation

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80% 1 year survival

70% 5 year survival

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Causes of gum hypertrophy

A 
Ciclosporin
Phenytoin
Nifedipine
Scurvy 
AML
Pregnancy
Familial
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Skin signs in transplant patients

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Malignancy:
- actinic keratosis 
- BCC
- SCC
- malignant melanoma
Infection:
- viral warts
- cellulitis
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Scar in liver transplant

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Rooftop (+ vertical extension) AKA Mercedes Benz

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