NME 2.4 Flashcards
1
Q
causes of cirrhosis
A
- drugs
- infections such as hepatitis B and C
- autoimmune disease
- chronic cholestasis such as biliary obstruction
- metabolic such as haemochromatosis
2
Q
clinical consequences of cirrhosis
A
- hepatic failure
- portal hypertension
- hepatocellular carcinoma
- hepatocyte dysfunction
3
Q
what is alcoholic liver disease
A
when the liver disease is due to consumption of alcohol
4
Q
what is the spectrum of disease for alcoholic liver disease?
A
- steatosis
- steatohepatitis
- micronodular cirrhosis
- HCC
5
Q
what are the causes for non alcoholic fatty liver disease
A
- metabolic such as type II diabetes and obesity
- drugs such as amiodarone
- surgical procedures
- environmental toxins
6
Q
what is the specturm of disease for non alcoholic fatty liver disease
A
- steatosis
- steatohepatitis
- micronodular cirrhosis
- HCC
