Miscellaneous Liver Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment of HCV
A
Interferon (IFN)
Ribavirin
Combination of IFN and ribavirin
Direct acting anti-viral (DAA) agents
2
Q
What is Reye’s syndrome?
A
It is an acute non-inflammatory
encephalopathy with microvesicular fatty infiltration
of the liver.
• The etiology is unknown but here is a close
association with aspirin therapy (not <12 years).
3
Q
Treatment of autoimmune hepatitis
A
Steroids+- AZAthioprine
4
Q
What is the peak age of presentation of wilson disease in children
A
> 3 yrs
5
Q
Treatment of Wilson’s disease
A
Penicillamine + screen siblings
6
Q
Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis
A
Supportive
Ursodeoxycholic acid
7
Q
Most common liver abnormality in Cystic Fibrosis
A
Liver steatosis (Fatty liver)
8
Q
Diagnosis of Hepatitis A is made by
A
HAV IgM
