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What is the main pathological process in liver cirrhosis?
What is the main pathological process in liver cirrhosis?
- Excessive alcohol metabolism in the liver
- Accumulation of iron in the liver
- Inflammation of the liver cells
- Replacement of normal liver tissue with abnormal scarred tissue (correct)
Which virus can cause chronic viral hepatitis leading to liver cirrhosis?
Which virus can cause chronic viral hepatitis leading to liver cirrhosis?
- Hepatitis E virus
- Hepatitis A virus
- Hepatitis D virus
- Hepatitis C virus (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of advanced liver cirrhosis?
Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of advanced liver cirrhosis?
- Jaundice
- Splenomegaly
- Gynaecomastia
- Thrombocytosis (correct)
What is the main complication of cirrhosis that can arise regardless of its cause?
What is the main complication of cirrhosis that can arise regardless of its cause?
What can lead to the development of porto-systemic collaterals known as caput medusae in cirrhotic patients?
What can lead to the development of porto-systemic collaterals known as caput medusae in cirrhotic patients?
What is the primary cause of variceal bleeding in patients with liver cirrhosis?
What is the primary cause of variceal bleeding in patients with liver cirrhosis?
Which of the following is a treatment option for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in patients with liver cirrhosis?
Which of the following is a treatment option for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in patients with liver cirrhosis?
Which investigation is recommended for screening hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with liver cirrhosis?
Which investigation is recommended for screening hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with liver cirrhosis?
Which of the following is used to determine the degree of liver inflammation in patients with liver cirrhosis?
Which of the following is used to determine the degree of liver inflammation in patients with liver cirrhosis?
Which of the following is a treatment option for hepatic encephalopathy in patients with liver cirrhosis?
Which of the following is a treatment option for hepatic encephalopathy in patients with liver cirrhosis?
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