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What is the most common cause of hepatocellular jaundice?
What is the most common cause of hepatocellular jaundice?
- Excess cholesterol in bile
- Bile duct obstruction by tumor or stone
- Liver injury impairing bilirubin conjugation (correct)
- Increased breakdown of red blood cells
Which condition is associated with slow/progressive destruction of small intrahepatic bile ducts from chronic inflammation?
Which condition is associated with slow/progressive destruction of small intrahepatic bile ducts from chronic inflammation?
- Biliary cirrhosis (correct)
- Cholecystitis
- Liver tumors
- Cholelithiasis
What factor influences the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder?
What factor influences the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder?
- Increased bile excretion
- Decreased cholesterol in bile
- Obesity (correct)
- Low fat diet
Which condition may occur if a stone is impacted in the neck of the gallbladder?
Which condition may occur if a stone is impacted in the neck of the gallbladder?
What is the most rapidly increasing incidence of any cancer in the United States?
What is the most rapidly increasing incidence of any cancer in the United States?
What is the most common liver cancer associated with?
What is the most common liver cancer associated with?
What treatment involves removal of the gallbladder?
What treatment involves removal of the gallbladder?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Hepatitis B?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Hepatitis B?
Which hepatitis virus has an incubation period of 3 to 12 weeks?
Which hepatitis virus has an incubation period of 3 to 12 weeks?
What are the common types of liver injury mentioned in the text?
What are the common types of liver injury mentioned in the text?
Which hepatitis virus is transmitted through sharing needles?
Which hepatitis virus is transmitted through sharing needles?
What is the main diagnostic method for hepatitis mentioned in the text?
What is the main diagnostic method for hepatitis mentioned in the text?
Which hepatitis virus tends to be acute and self-limiting?
Which hepatitis virus tends to be acute and self-limiting?
Which of the following is a main function of the liver?
Which of the following is a main function of the liver?
What is the primary function of the portal circulation in the liver?
What is the primary function of the portal circulation in the liver?
What is a major cause of liver injury?
What is a major cause of liver injury?
How are gallstones formed?
How are gallstones formed?
What is a consequence of excess alcohol intake on liver structure and function?
What is a consequence of excess alcohol intake on liver structure and function?
Which major cause can lead to jaundice?
Which major cause can lead to jaundice?
What are the common causes of Fatty Liver Disease (FLD)?
What are the common causes of Fatty Liver Disease (FLD)?
What are the stages of progression in Alcoholic Liver Disease?
What are the stages of progression in Alcoholic Liver Disease?
What are the manifestations of cirrhosis?
What are the manifestations of cirrhosis?
What results from interrupted blood circulation through the liver in cirrhosis?
What results from interrupted blood circulation through the liver in cirrhosis?
How is Reye Syndrome characterized?
How is Reye Syndrome characterized?
Study Notes
Fatty Liver Disease and Cirrhosis
- Fatty Liver Disease (FLD) can be caused by increased fatty acid synthesis, decreased oxidation of fatty acids, or impaired release of lipids from carrier proteins.
- FLD is common in heavy drinkers, alcoholics, and can be caused by drugs/chemicals and solvents.
- FLD can lead to liver injury, cirrhosis, cancer, and liver failure if not controlled.
- Diagnosis of FLD involves liver enzymes (AST/ALT), ultrasound, CT/MRI, and biopsy.
- Alcoholic Liver Disease includes three stages of progression: alcoholic fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and alcoholic cirrhosis.
- Cirrhosis manifestations include liver failure, portal hypertension, ascites, and collateral circulation formation.
- Cirrhosis can result from alcoholic liver disease, chronic hepatitis, severe liver necrosis, and less commonly, repeated liver injury, long-standing bile duct obstruction, or genetic/autoimmune disease.
- Manifestations of cirrhosis include hepatic encephalopathy, clotting disorders, increased estrogen levels, and loss of osmotic pressure.
- Extensive scarring interrupts and disorganizes lobule architecture, affecting all aspects of liver function in cirrhosis.
- Portal hypertension and reduced blood flow are results of interrupted blood circulation through the liver in cirrhosis.
- Treatment of cirrhosis and portal hypertension includes endoscopic ligation/ablation of varices, drugs to reduce portal hypertension, and liver transplant.
- Reye Syndrome affects infants and children, characterized by fatty liver with liver dysfunction, cerebral edema with neurologic dysfunction, and a mortality rate of 25%.
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Test your knowledge about Fatty Liver Disease and RNA-containing viruses with this quiz. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and potential complications of Fatty Liver Disease.
