The investigations into liver disease: Flashcards
1
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The Biochemical investigations are:
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Simple, inexpensive and easy to perform
2
Q
The investigations are also useful to
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monitor disease progression and response to therapy
3
Q
The investigations are used to measure the number of enzymes present which are:
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Hepatocellular: AST and ALT
Cholestatic: ALP and gammaGT
4
Q
The levels of what other substances are monitored?
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Bilirubin and Albumin
5
Q
The other tests used are:
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Prothrombin measurement and INR
6
Q
Other labaratory investigations are:
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Hep A,B and C virology, immunoglobulin testing, lipid profile etc
7
Q
Other Imaging investigations are
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Ultrasound - preliminary assessment,
CT and MRI for precise definition of abnormalities
8
Q
Other biopsy investigations are used for
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Gold standard for establishing the diagnosis and assessing severity
