Liver, Biliary Tract, Pancreas Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic finding of acute pancreatitis on imaging?

What is the main characteristic of interstitial edematous pancreatitis (IEP)?

Which sign is associated with acute pancreatitis and indicates retroperitoneal bleeding?

What is the recommended treatment for bile duct stones in case of failed standard stone extraction?

What are the three main categories of cholangitis described in the text?

What is the main characteristic of necrotizing pancreatitis?

Which imaging method is recommended in case of strong clinical suspicion of gallbladder stones and negative abdominal ultrasound?

What are the two main signs used to diagnose acute pancreatitis?

What is the main characteristic of Charcot’s triad?

Which procedure may be performed for bile duct stones if there is a failed standard stone extraction?

What are the two main characteristics of Reynolds' pentad?

Which stage of ascites reflects a more deranged circulatory state?

What is the most common type of bacterial infection in hospitalized cirrhotic patients?

What is the key factor in the pathogenesis of Hepatic Encephalopathy?

Which stage of Hepatic Encephalopathy presents with gross disorientation and bizarre behavior?

What is asterixis in the context of Hepatic Encephalopathy?

Jaundice can result from an increase in bilirubin production or a decrease in hepatobiliary elimination of bilirubin. Which type of jaundice is characterized by decreased hepatocellular uptake of unconjugated bilirubin?

The optimal treatment for non-obstructive jaundice (i.e., liver disease) is directed toward:

'Cholestasis' is defined as stagnation or a marked reduction in bile secretion and flow, and can be due to a functional impairment of the hepatocytes or due to an obstruction at any level of the excretory pathway of bile. What type of jaundice is associated with cholestasis?

'Cholangitis' refers to inflammation and fibrosis of the hepatobiliary system characterized by eventual narrowing and obstruction of the bile ducts. What is the primary therapeutic intervention for managing cholangitis?

'Biliary colic' is characterized by episodic attacks of severe pain in the right upper abdominal quadrant or epigastrium, often with radiation to the right back or shoulder. How is a patient with biliary colic typically treated?

What is a characteristic symptom of gallbladder stones?

What do NSAIDs ± spasmolytics and opioids help manage in patients with biliary colic?

Which of the following represents a high risk of variceal bleeding according to HVPG?

What is the most common cause of cirrhosis in the United States?

Which physical examination finding is associated with alcoholic liver disease?

What is the primary laboratory finding in alcoholic liver disease?

What is the most common complication of cirrhosis?

What is the significance of the HVPG when it exceeds 20mmHg?

Which condition is characterized by marked abdominal distension according to the grading system for ascites?

'The word ascites is of Greek origin (askos) and means bag or sac.' This statement implies that ascites refers to:

'Patients with cirrhosis are susceptible to a variety of complications' implies that cirrhosis leads to:

What does the HVPG represent?

What does HVPG > 10mmHg signify?

Which two conditions are the most common causes of cirrhosis in the United States?